Definition of WAISTCOAT

waistcoat

Plural: waistcoats

Noun

  • a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  • An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
  • A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

Origin / Etymology

From waist + coat. Compare Yola wauscoat, wazcoote.

Synonyms

vest

Scrabble Score: 14

waistcoat is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
waistcoat is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
waistcoat is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

waistcoat is a valid Words With Friends word