Topcoat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɒpkəʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Topcoat is a noun meaning A light overcoat (outer garment).
Meaning
A light overcoat (outer garment).
More Meanings
- A layer of paint or varnish etc. applied after the undercoat.
- (transitive) To apply a topcoat to (something).
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: overcoat
He is wearing a black armband on the left sleeve of his gray topcoat.
Whereas Oehler habitually wears his topcoat completely buttoned up, I leave my topcoat completely open.
Then he opened his closet and took out a black topcoat. It was heavily lined with silk, soft to the touch.
Word Forms
- topcoats
- top coat
- topcoating
- topcoated
Synonyms for topcoat
Depending on context, synonyms include overcoat, surcoat, greatcoat.
Antonyms for topcoat
Common opposites include undercoat, basecoat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include greatcoat, overcoat, surcoat, outercoat, undercoat, long-coat.
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