Synonyms for waistcoat
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
Related words
- Word family
- waistcoated
Forms
- Plural
- waistcoats → vests…
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In England, the original word waistcoat is generally used for the body garment worn over the shirt and immediately under the coat. In the United States this garment is commonly called a vest, and the waistcoat is often improperly given to an under-garment.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| waistcoat | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- vest1