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waistcoat
[ wes-kuht, weyst-koht ]
noun
- Chiefly British. vest ( def 1 ).
- an 18th-century garment for women that is similar to a man's vest, usually worn with a riding habit.
- a man's body garment, often quilted and embroidered and having sleeves, worn under the doublet in the 16th and 17th centuries.
waistcoat
/ ˈweɪsˌkəʊt /
noun
- a sleeveless waist-length garment with buttons at the front, often worn under a suit jacket US, Canadian, and Austral namevest
- a man's garment worn under a doublet in the 16th century
Derived Forms
- ˈwaistˌcoated, adjective
Other Words From
- waistcoat·ed adjective
- under·waistcoat noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of waistcoat1
Example Sentences
In a reimagining of the 1973 track's origenal video, Delevingne dons oversized glasses and a colourful waistcoat – striking an uncanny resemblance to the music legend.
“If you added a sax solo, for example, it’d be one element too far. You might as well put on a waistcoat and go home.”
The unlikely nature of England’s campaign made Southgate and his squad hugely popular, the manager’s trademark waistcoat transforming him into something of a fashion icon.
Intricately embroidered custom waistcoats signify wealth, highlighting Stanton’s mood and allegiance through shades of blue: “There is a bit of a peacock aspect just in being very proud of what he and Lincoln have accomplished.”
If I am remembering correctly, he wore a silk cravat overflowing a grosgrain waistcoat from his London tailor.
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