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

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morning coat

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

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

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

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2011

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