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waistcoat Synonyms
Another word for waistcoat
Choosing another word for waistcoat depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A sleeveless, button-down garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, traditionally forming the third piece of a three-piece suit.
Usage Example
"He completed his formal wedding attire with a tailored silk vest and a silver pocket watch."
Strongest
vest
Weak
gilet
• noun (Context 2)
A historically fashioned warm undergarment or a woman's tailored bodice worn as an outer garment during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Usage Example
"The museum exhibit featured an elaborately embroidered 18th-century ladies' bodice."
Strong
bodice
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waistcoat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waistcoat