waistcoat

noun

waist·coat ˈwe-skət

ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt

: an ornamental garment worn under a doublet

chiefly British : vest sense 1a

waistcoated

ˈwās(t)-ˌkō-təd

adjective

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Within three years, Favorite Daughter increased sales to $50 million thanks in part to their blazers, waistcoats and bestselling Favorite trousers, courting celebrity fans such as Gigi Hadid and Katy Perry. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 Jacket, waistcoat or cardigan may be taken off during play. —

Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 Ellen and Anna’s corseted gowns and bonnets add to the period ambience, as do the men’s suits and fancy waistcoats and the rustic garb of the peasantry. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 Keoghan opted for an olive velvet Burberry velvet jacket, waistcoat and trousers and a ruffled silk poplin shirt. —

Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waistcoat