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

This Japanese heron is better dressed than our great blues, with a white stripe on its waistcoat and a gleaming black beak. —Rebecca Chace july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025

The brand is also supplying bespoke uniforms to the café’s staff, including a striped shirt, waistcoat, chino pants and sweater. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 July 2025

Kristen Kish Suit Envy Watch: Is her pinstriped cream waistcoat and pants the most striking thing she’s ever worn? —Caroline Framke, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025

On Instagram, Hathaway teased a look at the 2025 Andy Sachs, dressed the part of a digital media mogul in a pinstripe waistcoat and trousers from Jean Paul Gaultier, black boots, and a heap of necklaces. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 July 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