waistcoat
noun/ˈwɛskət/
Frequency rank: #17,813 most common English word
Meaning
a sleeveless garment buttoned down the front, worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example sentence
He wore waistcoat under his jacket to keep warm during the ceremony.
Synonyms & related words
- vest
- gilet
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