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/
Korean meaning: 조끼, 베스트 (셔츠 위에 재킷 아래 입는 소매 없는 의복)
Korean pronunciation: 웨이스트-코트 (강세: 웨이스트)
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
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Waistcoat for style, raincoat and overcoat for weather!
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Origin
17세기에 'waist(허리)'와 'coat(코트)'가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 허리까지 오는 짧은 코트를 의미했지만, 현재는 소매 없는 조끼를 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“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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