waistcoat
Translation
vest
Examples
He wore a smart waistcoat under his jacket.
He wore a smart vest under his jacket.
A waistcoat is part of a three-piece suit.
A vest is part of a three-piece suit.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) waistcoat a sleeveless upper-body garment worn over a dress shirt He bought a new waistcoat for the wedding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vest (US English)
Etymology
From 'waist' + 'coat'. Literally a coat that only comes down to the waist. In US English, this garment is called a 'vest'.
Memory Tips
Remember that what the British call a 'waistcoat', Americans call a 'vest'.