Plural of waistcoat

regular plural

The plural of waistcoat is waistcoats.

Forms of waistcoat

Fustians were used for anything from draperies to dresses or upholstery to men’s waistcoats.2007, Susan M. Ouellette, “Flax from the Field, Cotton from the Sea”, in US Textile Production in Historical Perspective: A Case Study…. From the entry fustian
Watson-ish waistcoats slung with chains heavy enough to pull the Queen Mary to port—it all fits the steampunk aesthetic.2013, K[evin] W[ayne] Jeter, “Foreword”, in Katherine Gleason, Anatomy of Steampunk: The Fashion of Victorian Futurism, Race Point…. From the entry Dr. Watson-ish
He dressed in a mannered fashion with turned-back cuffs and double slits to his coat, bow-ties and fancy waistcoats.1960, Ian Fleming, “From a View To a Kill”, in For Your Eyes Only, London: Jonathan Cape. From the entry strike a false note
The waiters wore striped waistcoats and green baize aprons.1953, Ian Fleming, Casino Royale, page 30. From the entry americano
Luckily, the king was being portrayed in “Queenist” caricatures as a haughty and lustful fop bursting out of waistcoats and breeches with his current mistress fawning at his feet.2020, May McGoldrick, Highland Sword. From the entry Queenist

noun An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
noun A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

What is the plural of waistcoat?: The plural of waistcoat is waistcoats.
Is waistcoat countable?: Waistcoat is a countable noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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