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

Recent Examples on the Web

Actor Andrew Garfield, who wore a black double-breasted Gucci suit, brought a pop of color with a pink floral brooch and a pink-gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026

Menswear was represented by the likes of Andrew Garfield, who wore a black double-breasted suit accented with a pink floral brooch, and Homer Gere, who had a contrasting look in a white tuxedo jacket paired with a black bow tie. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

This $67 lookalike gives off the same luxe vibe thanks to its soft faux-fur collar, double-breasted front, and wide lapels. — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

The Bourne Identity actor—who also shares daughters Alexia, 27; Gia, 18; and Stella, 16, with Barroso—looked dapper in a black double-breasted blazer, matching slacks, and shiny black dress shoes. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for double-breasted

• manifested
• rearrested
• reinvested
• uncontested
• undigested
• uninvested
• unmolested
• arrested
• attested
• congested
• contested
• detested

Kids Definition

double-breasted

adjective

dou·​ble-breast·​ed

ˌdəb-əl-ˈbres-təd

: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually two rows of buttons

a double-breasted jacket