morning coat

American  

noun

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

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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

“I like that he’s young and energetic, and wants to tear the whole thing down,” said Thomas Bean, a 23-year-old who attended a morning event south of Des Moines.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Mr. Biden canceled his public events, including a White House reception for diplomats, and Ms. Harris filled in for him at a Monday morning event celebrating college athletes.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Bauer, a former chair of the Story County Democrats, said the Friday morning event was memorably cold but he still drew a crowd of roughly 75 people.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2019

Several reporters, including those from The Post, did not claim their seats, and instead watched the morning event on a live stream.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2018

A morning event and an evening event—and unfailingly a completely happy event.

From This Freedom by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)