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waistcoat

[wes-kuht, weyst-koht] / ˈwɛs kət, ˈweɪstˌkoʊt /


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In the interim, however, this technology comes to us wrapped in some unprepossessing, temporized designs, like this fat-bellied seal in a plastic waistcoat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

The unlikely nature of England’s campaign made Southgate and his squad hugely popular, the manager’s trademark waistcoat transforming him into something of a fashion icon.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

A beige T-shirt and waistcoat ensemble looked red carpet-ready with its chicly pleated, arrow-thin assorted tie.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024

About 12 feet tall, this creature will hold a pocket watch and have fur made of cream-colored Sedum foliage, a waistcoat of yellowy-green Sedum and a maroon jacket of Alternanthera leaves.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

I sighed, changing out of my borrowed waistcoat and shirt.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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