vest
Translation
waistcoat, vest
Examples
He wore a suit with a matching vest.
He wore a suit with a matching waistcoat.
She put on a life vest before getting on the boat.
She put on a life vest before getting on the boat.
Grammar Patterns
a/the vest ((countable noun)) a sleeveless garment He bought a new vest for the wedding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waistcoat
Etymology
From Latin 'vestis' (garment, clothing), via French 'veste' (jacket).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'invest'. Imagine you 'invest' in a nice 'vest' for your suit. The root 'vest-' relates to clothing.