waistcoat

noun

waist·​coat ˈwe-skət  ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt 

1

: an ornamental garment worn under a doublet

2

chiefly British : vest sense 1a

waistcoated

ˈwās(t)-ˌkō-təd 

adjective

Examples of waistcoat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rihanna wore a white button down overlaid with a pistachio green waistcoat, whereas A$AP Rocky wore a striped red-green-and-royal blue Dior tie. —Vogue, 28 June 2025

The power suit for royal women has deep roots, dating to Princess Diana’s memorable Catherine Walker suited moment and Hackett waistcoat from 1988. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2025

Looks on show include a Prince of Wales suit made from a wool-silk-linen blend, a navy blue travel suit made from fine wool, and a double-breasted pure linen waistcoat. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025

Designed in collaboration with Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the Marc Jacobs look featured a pinstripe three-piece suit with sharp, exaggerated shoulders, a sculpted waistcoat, and wide-legged trousers draped with silver chains. —Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for waistcoat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

waistcoat

noun

waist·​coat ˈwes-kət  ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt 

chiefly British

: vest entry 2 sense 1