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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

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

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2019

Attendees are asked to dress in "uniform, morning coat or lounge suit."

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2011

Mr. Cohen, in a morning coat, positioned himself behind the table.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2010

The old man wore a pair of pin-striped trousers and a morning coat with a flower in the buttonhole.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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