1. a formal coat with tails that is cut away in front
2. a diagram or model showing the interior of something by removing part of the outer structure
3. a shot in film or television that shows a different angle or scene
Usage: film/television

1. having parts removed to show the interior

Examples

• The groom wore a traditional cutaway for the wedding ceremony.
• The textbook included a cutaway diagram of the human heart.
• The cutaway view revealed the engine’s internal components.
• The director used a cutaway shot to show the audience’s reaction.
• The cutaway model of the airplane showed all the passenger seats.
• He adjusted his cutaway coat before entering the formal dinner.