waistcoat

noun

waist·​coat ˈwe-skət How to pronounce waistcoat (audio) ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt How to pronounce waistcoat (audio)
1
: an ornamental garment worn under a doublet
2
chiefly British : vest sense 1a
waistcoated
ˈwās(t)-ˌkō-təd How to pronounce waistcoat (audio)
adjective

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The president and king wore tails and white waistcoats. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026 The simple waistcoat and matching shorts feature pockets, come fully lined, and are machine washable for easy wear. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 Nolan, by reputation, is a solemn figure—a no-nonsense puzzle-box auteur in a crisp waistcoat, a flask of tea tucked into his jacket pocket. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026 Tipping his top hat to the surrounding cameras, Tucci looked refined in a polished suit layered over a white button-up shirt and a light gray waistcoat. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistcoat

Word History

First Known Use

1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of waistcoat was in 1519

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