waistcoat

Example Sentences

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Piping on the waistcoat is “a kick” to stand out against judges in black.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

His red coat with black trim, red waistcoat with hand-stitched buttonholes and gold regimental buttons, and white breeches “represent the only complete uniform of the Revolutionary war.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

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

Now he opens his own trunk and selects a white cotton shirt and flannel waistcoat.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison