noun
vest
VEST/vest/
A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body.
The vest has open armholes and a buttoned front.
Etymology
Latin vestis meant a garment or clothing generally. English vest first named a loose outer garment, then came to denote the more specific sleeveless garment worn on the upper body.
In context
i got this sleeveless vest that you guys make me wear
More examples
- The vest has two small pockets.
- She buttoned her vest before leaving.
- Several reflective vests hung beside the door.
Forms
vest · vests
Similar words
- waistcoat
- Another name for a formal suit vest, less usual in American speech.