tailcoat

American  

[tayl-koht] / ˈteɪlˌkoʊt /

Or tail coat

noun

1. a fitted coat, typically worn by a man, cut away over the hips and descending in a pair of tapering skirts behind, usually black and worn as part of full evening dress.

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Etymology

Origin of tailcoat

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

tailcoat

They will be co-educational, unlike Eton, and the students will not wear the traditional Eton uniform of a black tailcoat, the spokesperson said.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2023

Based on this photo, we can assume that young Willy appreciated a velvet tailcoat, and wasn’t afraid to mix prints.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2023

Ophelia’s mad scene, with Rae in mud-soiled underwear, matted hair and a men’s tailcoat, pounding on her chest as she sings to make the notes tremble, is eerie without overstatement.

From New York Times ● May 15, 2022

At the time, members of the diplomatic corps — practically all men — were expected to own a cutaway tailcoat and striped trousers for formal receptions.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2021

The mayor of Haarlem was there in his tailcoat and gold watch chain.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom