waistcoat
noun
vest.
waistcoats
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pluralof waistcoat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They came in their flat caps, waistcoats and with an ice-cool stare - all hoping to be crowned the best lookalike of Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2024
Intricately embroidered custom waistcoats signify wealth, highlighting Stanton’s mood and allegiance through shades of blue: “There is a bit of a peacock aspect just in being very proud of what he and Lincoln have accomplished.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
But some have worn waistcoats with the symbol of Black History Month underneath.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
At Fendi, designer Kim Jones added pleated skirt aprons and trains to tailored trouser suits as well as shoulder-baring sleeves to waistcoats.
From Reuters ● Feb. 22, 2023
She is depressed by the pair of teenaged Bangladeshi busboys who wear tapestry waistcoats and black trousers, serving them warm bread with silver tongs.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
