waistcoat

noun
UK: /ˈweɪs.koʊt/
US: /ˈweɪst.koʊt/

  1. A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically as part of a suit.

    1. He wore a smart waistcoat.
    2. The tailored waistcoat complemented his tweed jacket perfectly for the wedding.

Synonyms

vest

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "waistcoat": vest.

Example usage of "waistcoat": "He wore a smart waistcoat.". More examples on the page.