tailcoat

/ˈteɪlkəʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈteɪlkəʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtāl-ˌkōt How to pronounce tailcoat (audio)/ (ame, mw)

tailcoat — noun

  • tailcoatsingular
  • tailcoatsplural

1. a man's formal evening coat with a short front and two long pieces hanging down

1.名詞C2
釋義

a man's formal evening coat with a short front and two long pieces hanging down at the back

例句

Kenji wore a black tailcoat while conducting the city orchestra.

pattern: wear a tailcoat for formal performance

The groom rented a tailcoat for the palace wedding in Vienna.

pattern: rent a tailcoat

同義詞
  • dress coat

    a broad term for a formal coat and not always this exact cut

  • evening coat

    stresses use at formal night events more than the coat's shape

  • morning coat

    a different formal coat for daytime wear, with a different front cut

文法句型

wear a tailcoat

rent a tailcoat

button a tailcoat

用法筆記

Usually refers to the coat itself, not the whole white-tie outfit. Most often appears in descriptions of concerts, ceremonies, and other very formal evening events.

常見錯誤

❌The invitation says tailcoat, so any dark jacket is fine.
✅The invitation says tailcoat, so I need the formal coat with tails.
💡a tailcoat is a specific dress coat, not just any smart jacket.
❌The shop rents one tailcoat with the shirt and shoes included in the word.
✅The shop rents a tailcoat, and the shirt and shoes are separate items.
💡tailcoat names the coat itself, not the whole evening outfit.