noun
- a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, typically buttoned in front
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- He wore a formal three-piece suit with a matching waistcoat.
- The waistcoat was made of fine silk with pearl buttons.
- She adjusted her waistcoat before entering the meeting.
- The tailor recommended a waistcoat to complete the formal look.
- His grandfather’s vintage waistcoat still fit perfectly.
- The waistcoat added an elegant touch to his wedding attire.