trench coats

Long waterproof jackets

A trench coat is a long, belted raincoat with a military heritage—originally designed for officers in the trenches of World War I.

The classic version is double-breasted with epaulettes, a storm flap, and a weatherproof fabric like gabardine.

Trench coats carry associations with detectives, spies, and film noir: He turned up his collar against the rain like a private eye.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G