Tailcoat (Noun)
Meaning
Formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The black tailcoat was perfectly tailored to accentuate the gentleman's slender physique.
- He donned a white starched shirt, a bow tie, and a tailcoat for the formal gala.
- The tailcoat, complete with satin lapels and a cutaway front, was a staple of 19th-century formalwear.
- At the opera, the men in the audience wore tailcoats, while the women wore elegant gowns.
- The vintage tailcoat, with its intricate embroidery and delicate lace, was a prized family heirloom.