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waistcoat

/ˈweɪst.kəʊt/

/ˈweɪs.tkoʊt/

Translations

waistcoatnoun

waistcoats

/ˈweɪst.kəʊt/

/ˈweɪs.tkoʊt/

giletVêtement sans manches porté sur une chemise, surtout dans un contexte habillé ou dans un costume.

He wore a tailored waistcoat under his suit jacket for the wedding.

Il portait un gilet sur mesure sous sa veste de costume pour le mariage.

Synonyms

waistcoat jacket

sleeveless jacket

waistcoatadjective

/ˈwɛskət/

/ˈweɪskoʊt/

Attributive use in phrases like "waistcoat pocket" justifies adjectival classification.

de gilet

He tucked the watch back into his waistcoat pocket.

Il remit la montre dans la poche de son gilet.

waistcoatnoun

A sleeveless upper-body garment, often worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically part of a man's formal suit.

He wore a tailored waistcoat under his suit jacket for the wedding.

A similar garment worn by women, often as part of a fashion ensemble.

She paired her waistcoat with a crisp white blouse and jeans for a chic look.

waistcoatadjective

Relating to, designed for, or characteristic of a waistcoat.

He tucked the watch back into his waistcoat pocket.