Topcoat
noun
A coat worn over other clothes, usually for going outside in cold weather.
He wore a heavy woolen topcoat to protect against the winter chill.
Often appears as...
- wear a topcoat
- heavy topcoat
noun
The last layer of paint applied to a surface.
After the primer dried, he applied the topcoat to finish the paint job.
Often appears as...
- apply a topcoat
- primer and topcoat
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A coat worn over other clothes, usually for going outside in cold weather.
He wore a heavy woolen topcoat to protect against the winter chill.
Often appears as...
- wear a topcoat
- heavy topcoat
noun
The last layer of paint applied to a surface.
After the primer dried, he applied the topcoat to finish the paint job.
Often appears as...
- apply a topcoat
- primer and topcoat
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Dependent
A topcoat is typically worn in cold weather, signaling changes in the seasons.
With autumn setting in, people started to dig out their topcoats.
Pro Tip 2/3Outermost Garment
It is the outermost layer, not meant to be worn alone, but over other clothing.
She buttoned her topcoat over her blazer before stepping outside.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Sophistication
A topcoat can be a style choice, often associated with formality and elegance.
He donned a topcoat to complete his dapper look for the evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Dependent
A topcoat is typically worn in cold weather, signaling changes in the seasons.
With autumn setting in, people started to dig out their topcoats.
Pro Tip 2/3Outermost Garment
It is the outermost layer, not meant to be worn alone, but over other clothing.
She buttoned her topcoat over her blazer before stepping outside.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Sophistication
A topcoat can be a style choice, often associated with formality and elegance.
He donned a topcoat to complete his dapper look for the evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Dependent
A topcoat is typically worn in cold weather, signaling changes in the seasons.
With autumn setting in, people started to dig out their topcoats.
Pro Tip 2/3Outermost Garment
It is the outermost layer, not meant to be worn alone, but over other clothing.
She buttoned her topcoat over her blazer before stepping outside.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Sophistication
A topcoat can be a style choice, often associated with formality and elegance.
He donned a topcoat to complete his dapper look for the evening.
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Quote examples
Aristotle Onassis
Greek Businessman
Since I am known as a 'rich' person, I feel I have to tip at least $5 each time I check my coat. On top of that, I would have to wear a very expensive coat, and it would have to be insured. Added up, without a topcoat I save over $20,000 a year.
Quote examples
Aristotle Onassis
Greek Businessman
Since I am known as a 'rich' person, I feel I have to tip at least $5 each time I check my coat. On top of that, I would have to wear a very expensive coat, and it would have to be insured. Added up, without a topcoat I save over $20,000 a year.
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