double-breasted

[duhb-uhl-bres-tid]

adjective

1. (of a coat, jacket, etc.) overlapping sufficiently in front to allow for two rows of buttons.

2. (of a suit) having a coat or jacket that so overlaps.

double-breasted

adjective

1. (of a garment) having overlapping fronts such as to give a double thickness of cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-breasted¹

First recorded in 1695–1700

Example Sentences

Bill Whitten, the store, didn’t sell single- or double-breasted jackets — too basic.

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Other racks hold the matching skirts and pants as well as stylized denim shawls and double-breasted, patchwork coats she made for special occasions.

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It’s an Italian brand that makes a lovely double-breasted suit, but, again, just incredibly priced.

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And populations of once-numerous birds such as American white pelicans, double-breasted cormorants and eared grebes have declined.

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Lynch’s double-breasted jacket and necktie almost don’t look like formalwear.

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