double-breasted
adjective
dou·ble-breast·ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit
Examples of double-breasted in a Sentence
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The double-breasted jacket included buttons at the waist and the cuffs.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Fassbender, meanwhile, cut a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo with a double-breasted jacket, slim-fitting pants and a black bowtie.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The double-breasted blazer instantly brings structure, while pleated wide-leg pants keep the silhouette modern and comfortable for long days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Kicking off a royal visit to Scotland (and on the same day as her wedding anniversary), Middleton wore a double-breasted blazer by Holland Cooper in gorgeous brown herringbone as well as a blue button-down from Boden and black skinnies.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
—oregonlive, 28 June 2023
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Fassbender, meanwhile, cut a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo with a double-breasted jacket, slim-fitting pants and a black bowtie.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The double-breasted blazer instantly brings structure, while pleated wide-leg pants keep the silhouette modern and comfortable for long days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Kicking off a royal visit to Scotland (and on the same day as her wedding anniversary), Middleton wore a double-breasted blazer by Holland Cooper in gorgeous brown herringbone as well as a blue button-down from Boden and black skinnies.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
—oregonlive, 28 June 2023
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