waistcoat — a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically forming part of a three-piece suit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically forming part of a three-piece suit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪstkoʊt/
Example Sentences
- The groom's golden waistcoat made him look like a walking treasure chest at the wedding.
- My grandfather's vintage waistcoat still fits perfectly after 50 years.
- He bought a waistcoat thinking it would make him look distinguished, but ended up looking like a fancy waiter.
waistcoat
NOUN[/ˈweɪstkoʊt/]
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically forming part of a three-piece suit
Sleeveless vest worn over shirt
Waistcoat for style, raincoat and overcoat for weather!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in the 17th century as a compound of 'waist' (the part of the body at the hips) and 'coat' (a garment). Originally denoting a short coat that reached to the waist, it evolved to refer specifically to a sleeveless garment worn under a jacket.
Breakdown
waist (the part of the body at the hips) + coat (an outer garment) = a garment reaching to the waist, later a sleeveless vest or American vest.
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📝Examples
“The groom's golden waistcoat made him look like a walking treasure chest at the wedding.”
“My grandfather's vintage waistcoat still fits perfectly after 50 years.”
“He bought a waistcoat thinking it would make him look distinguished, but ended up looking like a fancy waiter.”
“The tailor recommended a navy blue waistcoat to complete the formal ensemble.”
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