ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A layer of paint or varnish etc. applied after the undercoat.
  2. (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

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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