noun
- plural of waistcoat; sleeveless garments worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically as part of a three-piece suit
Usage: British English; called vests in American English
Examples
- The gentlemen wore matching waistcoats with their formal suits.
- Victorian men often displayed pocket watches on chains attached to their waistcoats.
- The tailor specialized in custom-made waistcoats for wedding parties.
- His collection included silk waistcoats in various colors and patterns.
- The waistcoats were embroidered with intricate designs.
- Traditional Scottish Highland dress includes ornate waistcoats.