vest

noun
UK: /vest/
US: /vest/

  1. A sleeveless garment worn over other clothes.

    1. He wore a warm vest under his jacket today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction worker put on an orange safety vest before entering the site. [ ] [ ]

  2. An undershirt, especially one without sleeves.

    1. I always wear a vest in winter to stay warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. He prefers cotton vests under his shirts for comfort and breathability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clothe endow undershirt waistcoat
vest transitive-verb

  1. To give someone a particular authority, right, or property.

    1. The president is vested with the power to veto legislation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company vests ownership of the shares to its employees after five years of service. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be worn by or to clothe.

    1. The choir vested in their robes before the ceremony began. [ ] [ ]
    2. The priests vested themselves in traditional garments before celebrating the mass. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vest" in English means: A sleeveless garment worn over other clothes., An undershirt, especially one without sleeves..

The phonetic transcription of "vest" is /vest/ in British English and /vest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vest": clothe, endow, undershirt, waistcoat.

Example usage of "vest": "He wore a warm vest under his jacket today.". More examples on the page.