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waistcoat

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


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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

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

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

These teachers always carry their feelings ready in their waistcoat pockets, and trot them out by the hour.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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