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Fabrics and lining make a big difference in the garment. If you're buying an expensive trench coat, and it's lined in something cheap, it doesn't feel as nice.
Christian Siriano

Meaning of "trench coat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRENCH COAT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRENCH COAT

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Trench coat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRENCH COAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

trench coat

Trench coat

A trench coat or trenchcoat is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton gabardine drill or poplin, or leather. It generally has a removable insulated lining, raglan sleeves, and the classic versions come in various lengths ranging from mid-calf to above the knee. It was originally a military item of clothing and shows this influence in its styling. Traditionally this garment is double-breasted with 10 front buttons, has wide lapels, a storm flap and pockets that button-close. The coat is commonly belted at the waist with a self-belt, as well as having straps around the wrists that also buckle up. The coat also often has shoulder straps that button-close; those were a functional feature in a military context. The classic color of a trench coat is khaki.

Definition of trench coat in the English dictionary

The definition of trench coat in the dictionary is a belted double-breasted waterproof coat of gabardine, etc, resembling a military officer's coat.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRENCH COAT

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trench warfare
trenchancy
trenchant
trenchantly
Trenchard
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trend
trend line

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRENCH COAT

base coat
box coat
car coat
coat
dress coat
duffel coat
duffle coat
dust coat
duster coat
frock coat
fur coat
lab coat
mink coat
morning coat
on the coat
seed coat
sport coat
sports coat
tail coat
trail one´s coat
white coat

Synonyms and antonyms of trench coat in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «trench coat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRENCH COAT

Find out the translation of trench coat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of trench coat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trench coat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gabardina
570 millions of speakers

English

trench coat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खाई कोट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

معطفا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тренчкот
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trench coat
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সৈন্যদের জলাভেদ্য কোট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trench
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kot seragam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trenchcoat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トレンチコート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트렌치 코트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jas mantel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo choàng đi mưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அகழி கோட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खंदक कोट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

trençkot
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trench
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trencz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тренчкот
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trench
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καμπαρντίνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

jas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trenchcoat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ytterfrakk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trench coat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRENCH COAT»

The term «trench coat» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.215 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRENCH COAT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trench coat

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7 QUOTES WITH «TRENCH COAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word trench coat.
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Angela Ahrendts
Everyone in the world should have a trench coat, and there should be a trench coat for everyone in the world. It does not matter your age; it doesn't matter your gender.
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Russell Baker
Like all young reporters - brilliant or hopelessly incompetent - I dreamed of the glamorous life of the foreign correspondent: prowling Vienna in a Burberry trench coat, speaking a dozen languages to dangerous women, narrowly escaping Sardinian bandits - the usual stuff that newspaper dreams are made of.
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Brandon Flowers
As soon as you say 'Bunnymen,' I see a trench coat.
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Kat Graham
'Blade' was amazing; I can't imagine the character without Wesley Snipes. He just made a long, black leather trench coat look so cool.
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Jessica Lowndes
L.A. style is more laid back than London, mainly because it's always sunny. In London, the cold means you get to rock layers. And you can't go wrong with a trench coat!
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Christian Siriano
Fabrics and lining make a big difference in the garment. If you're buying an expensive trench coat, and it's lined in something cheap, it doesn't feel as nice.
7
Natalia Vodianova
I love Yves Saint Laurent and Giambattista Valli and Givenchy, and I get given quite a lot, but perhaps nothing is as wonderful as the white fake leather trench coat I got when I was 15.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRENCH COAT»

Discover the use of trench coat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to trench coat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Trench Coat Killer
Now the people of Blackford are beginning to wonder if there is a connection between all of these strange events. Who will survive The Trench Coat Killer?
Michael Bloodwell, 2012
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Radiology in a Trench Coat: Military Radiology on the ...
A new medical discipline reaching full adulthood during the First World War
Rene Van Tiggelen, 2013
3
Flying
(complete); Lt. Elworth Gaskell, trench coat, penn roll (complete); Lt. Charming, helmet, goggles, flying suit, penn roll (complete); Lt. Robert N. Watt, flying suit; Lt. Gibson Wolfe, flying suit; Lt. H. Lutes, flying suit, penn roll (complete) ; Lt. R. G. ...
‎1919
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The Trench Book
History of the iconic garment done with Acquascutum.
Nick Foulkes, 2007
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Columbine
Now, in a riveting piece of journalism nearly ten years in the making, comes the story none of us knew. In this revelatory book, Dave Cullen has delivered a profile of teenage killers that goes to the heart of psychopathology.
Dave Cullen, 2009
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Restless
He will be clad in a trench coat (what else?). He will be holding a medium-sized suitcase by the handle in his right hand (of course). Look! Here he is now! He wears a trenchcoat (though slightly more wrinkled than had been expected) and he ...
Stanley William Rogal, 2009
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The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress ...
Bogart emerged as the definitive trench-coat wearer, it was a widely recognized symbol of the private eye. The trench gave Bogey and the other stars who wore it an aura of heroic glamour. This technique was especially effective in film noir, ...
Nancy MacDonell Smith, 2003
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Supreme Court of the New York
Mr. Segal: Yes. Q. What was Boyd wearing? A. I don't remember. Q. Did you ever see Boyd with a trench coat? A. Yes. Q. What color was the trench coat? A. Light trench coat. Q. Tan? A. Yes, tan. Q. You have seen Boyd wear that, haven't you?
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No Easy Answers
several TV news shows latched onto the idea of the “Trench Coat Mafia” like it was some sort of cult. Stories implied that the Trench Coat Mafia was a national organization, or that it had ties with the Neo-Nazi movement. To this day, references ...
Brooks Brown, Rob Merritt, 2002
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Fukuda's Five
“i know,” fukuda said as he jumped over some cases as another bolt pinged off the metal railing. he ducked beneath a conveyor and moved under cover. from behind a unit he spotted the other trench coat pulling Gio roughly by the arm, his  ...
David Schleifer, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRENCH COAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trench coat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sales slow at Burberry, maker of trench coats
Trench coat maker Burberry reported slowing sales Wednesday, July 15, 2015 ... by strong sales of British-made heritage trench coats and cashmere scarves. «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
2
The Classy Rise of the Trench Coat
The trench coat wasn't exactly invented for use during the war that gave it its name, a war spent mired in muddy, bloody trenches across Europe. But it was ... «Smithsonian, May 15»
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More than a hundred years later, Burberry trench coats are still flying …
The numbers: Solid. Burberry reported sales of £2.5 billion ($3.9 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, an increase of 8% over fiscal 2014. It doesn't quite ... «Quartz, May 15»
4
Cat Deeley brings some Seventies style to Burberry event with …
The British TV presenter wore a chic suede trench coat with a sheer patterned blouse and leather heels. Adding some statement hoop earrings, Car wore her ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
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Burberry hails trench coat boost as sales rise
Burberry has credited its British-made heritage trench coats and scarves for a "robust" performance in the second half of the year. The luxury fashion firm said ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
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Sales of trench coats are soaring and there's one for you, whatever …
But that doesn't mean you can just buy any old one, pull it on any old how, and still look great — the same classic trench can flatter one woman and swamp the ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
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Romeo Beckham boosts Burberry trench coat sales
In fact it's been reported that thanks to his most recent Burberry advert, sales of the brand's classic £1,500 trench coats have gone up a substantial 10 per cent. «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
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Lady Gaga tries to go incognito in heavy trench coat and floppy hat
The 28-year-old pop star cut a mysterious figure in a heavy beige trench coat and a matching floppy hat as she left her apartment in New York City. However ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
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Trench Coat Details
Whether you're in the market for a new trench or you've had the same one for over a decade, this classic coat is a piece that belongs in every woman's wardrobe ... «POPSUGAR, Nov 14»
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Trench coats: Buy Now, Wear Forever
The trench coat is the holy grail of wardrobe staples. Its adaptable, trans-seasonal and suits all shapes and sizes. For a true fashion investment, splash out on a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Trench coat [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/trench-coat>. Apr 2024 ».
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