topcoat
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for topcoat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A lightweight coat worn over other clothes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
overcoat
greatcoat
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A lightweight coat worn over other clothes.
“Then he opened his closet and took out a black topcoat. It was heavily lined with silk, soft to the touch.”
overcoat
greatcoat
2. noun
The final layer of paint or varnish put on top of the undercoat.
“Without the protection of the topcoat, your wood constantly expands and contracts and is more susceptible to warping and cracking. Topcoats also improve the look of the wood by adding depth and color.”
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from top and coat.
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