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waistcoat

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


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The composer Carl Friedrich Abel, a beloved friend of the artist, is shown in a shimmering gold waistcoat that reveals nothing of his financial troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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 look over, and climbing in through one of the open windows is Red Jack, looking fresh as a daisy in a yellow waistcoat.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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