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morning coat

American  

noun

  1. a man's cutaway for wear as part of morning dress.

morning coat British  

noun

  1. Also called: tail coat.   swallow-tailed coat.  a cutaway frock coat, part of morning dress

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Etymology

Origin of morning coat

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Her husband, singer Joe Jonas, wore a sharp white morning coat.

From BBC • May 3, 2022

He stepped down in September and visited the shrine on Sunday, dressed in a formal morning coat.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021

In one episode, the Duke of Gloucester appears resplendent in his morning coat adorned with medals.

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2019

He is going to don his morning coat, pop on his top hat and leave the cravats at home.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2013

Then here came the tailors for Mr. Cranston’s frock coat and morning coat and striped trousers and silk nightshirts with his initials sewed on.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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