waistcoat

/ˈweɪskəʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈweskət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwe-skət How to pronounce waistcoat (audio) ˈwās(t)-ˌkōt How to pronounce waistcoat (audio)/ (ame, mw)

waistcoat — noun

  • waistcoatsingular
  • waistcoatsplural

1. A sleeveless item of clothing that closes at the front with a row of buttons; it

1.名詞B1
釋義

A sleeveless item of clothing that closes at the front with a row of buttons; it sits on top of a buttoned shirt and frequently forms part of a suit.

例句

Henry wore a grey waistcoat over his white shirt for the wedding.

formal occasion: worn over a shirt for a wedding

The waiter's uniform included a black waistcoat with shiny silver buttons.

uniform context: part of a work uniform

同義詞
  • vest

    The American English equivalent; not used for this garment in British English, where 'vest' means an undershirt

  • gilet

    A similar sleeveless outer garment, usually padded or quilted and worn outdoors rather than as formal wear

文法句型

wear + waistcoat

a [colour/material] waistcoat

用法筆記

This is the British term for the garment; in American English the same item is usually called a 'vest'. The term 'vest' in British English refers to an undergarment worn next to the skin.

常見錯誤

❌He put on a waistcoat under his T-shirt before going out.
✅He put on a waistcoat over his shirt before going out.
💡a waistcoat is worn on top of a shirt, not under casual tops.
❌She wore a warm waistcoat with long sleeves in winter.
✅She wore a warm knitted waistcoat in winter.
💡waistcoats are always sleeveless.