How do you use Waistcoat in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like vest or garment, plus the exact meaning.
Waistcoat meaning
- An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
- A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.
Using Waistcoat
- The main meaning on this page is: An ornamental garment worn under a doublet. | A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.
- Useful related words include: vest, garment.
- In the example corpus, waistcoat often appears in combinations such as: waistcoat and, waistcoat with, striped waistcoat.
Context around Waistcoat
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Waistcoat
- In this selection, "waistcoat" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, striped, scarlet, checked, comes, wednesday and pocket stand out and add context to how "waistcoat" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a blue waistcoat appears to and a checked waistcoat and matching. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "waistcoat" sits close to words such as aaf, aalen and abrogated, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with waistcoat
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The shift was so dramatic - even Southgate's waistcoat was absent. (11 words)
Manish Paul looked dapper in a burnt orange kurta that was paired with a red waistcoat. (16 words)
Snooker, perhaps the only sport played in a bowtie and waistcoat, can seem confusing at first. (16 words)
The rivalry over who should acquire Southgate’s waistcoat comes on what has been called ‘Waistcoat Wednesday’, during which thousands of office workers are expected to wear one to show their support for the England team and raise money for good causes. (42 words)
As I frantically re-tune in the heart-pounding silence that follows, the guitar player reaches into my waistcoat pocket, extracts the bit of paper and reads out the second part of my joke. (34 words)
She cosied up to husband James, 46, with whom she shares three-year-old daughter Ella, as he cut a dashing figure in a grey waistcoat which he layered over a crisp white shirt. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
The rivalry over who should acquire Southgate’s waistcoat comes on what has been called ‘Waistcoat Wednesday’, during which thousands of office workers are expected to wear one to show their support for the England team and raise money for good causes.
Donning a blue shirt paired with a striped waistcoat, he is seen kicking his feet up on the table while his boss negotiates his bonus percentage.
Fendi opted for slimline jackets with a single row of buttons, discrete lapel collars and a deconstructed men’s waistcoat.
In February, when he arrived for the 2023 player wore a plaid suit consisting of a blazer, a waistcoat and matching trousers.
Meanwhile, clothing found near the pit where the victim had worked - a waistcoat and trousers - would prove briefly tantalising.
Prince George looked the royal part with his long scarlet waistcoat with gold trimmings and white gloves.
She walked hand-in-hand with pal Dean, who dressed to impress in a checked waistcoat and matching trousers, teamed with a crisp white shirt.
Singers Nick Cave and Lionel Ritchie, who will also perform at Sunday's concert, wore three-piece black suits, while Stephen Fry added a touch of colour with a yellow waistcoat.
They will also receive their own whistle, high-visibility waistcoat and flags to ensure their journey as a conductor runs smoothly.
As I frantically re-tune in the heart-pounding silence that follows, the guitar player reaches into my waistcoat pocket, extracts the bit of paper and reads out the second part of my joke.
Meghan attended the star-studded G9 Ventures Summer Summit in July in a matching cutaway waistcoat and trousers in beige linen by Revolve.
She cosied up to husband James, 46, with whom she shares three-year-old daughter Ella, as he cut a dashing figure in a grey waistcoat which he layered over a crisp white shirt.
The shift was so dramatic - even Southgate's waistcoat was absent.
With a neat Afro hairstyle and often dressed in a waistcoat, Mondlane’s pre-election rallies drew young boisterous crowds of people who felt abandoned by the Frelimo government.
A few of the girls messaged me asking if I was putting the medal on my waistcoat and if they have to curtsey now.
Dressed sharply in a gray waistcoat and iconic bowler, Boseman channels a suspicious vibe that is reflective of his ulterior motives and dramatic arc in the movie.
I actually do that,” said Russo, whose waistcoat and golden tie would not be out of place at Hogwarts, the school of magic attended by Potter.
Manish Paul looked dapper in a burnt orange kurta that was paired with a red waistcoat.
One man wearing a blue waistcoat appears to punch the brunette in the blue dress, as she looks to have succeeded in half undressing one of her blonde opponent’s.
Snooker, perhaps the only sport played in a bowtie and waistcoat, can seem confusing at first.
Common combinations with waistcoat
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- waistcoat and 13×
- waistcoat with 3×
- striped waistcoat 2×
- yellow waistcoat 2×
- my waistcoat 2×
- waistcoat which 2×
- in waistcoat 2×
- red waistcoat 2×