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Definition of tailcoat
tailcoat
/ˈteɪlˌkoʊt/
tail · coat
Plural:tailcoats
tailcoat Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A formal jacket worn by men, cut short in the front at the waist and tapering to two long divided flaps at the back.
Example
"The symphony conductor stepped onto the podium wearing a crisp white bow tie and a traditional black tailcoat."
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