Tailcoat: meaning, definitions and examples

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tailcoat

 

[ หˆteษชlหŒkoสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal attire

A tailcoat is a formal coat with a long skirt divided into two pieces at the back, usually worn as part of a men's evening suit.

Synonyms

evening coat, tails

Examples of usage

  • He wore a black tailcoat to the gala.
  • The groom looked dashing in his white tailcoat at the wedding.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In the 19th century, a tailcoat was a popular choice for formal occasions, often worn with a top hat and white gloves.

Synonyms

dress coat, swallow-tail coat

Examples of usage

  • The gentlemen at the ball all sported tailcoats and waistcoats.
  • Tailcoats were a symbol of elegance and sophistication in the Victorian era.

Translations

Translations of the word "tailcoat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casaca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jas ekor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡•ๅฐพๆœ (ใˆใ‚“ใณใตใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท queue-de-pie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frac

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท frak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๋ฏธ๋ณต (yeonmibok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุทู ุงู„ูุฑูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ frak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‡•ๅฐพๆœ (yร nwฤ›ifรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ frak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frac

Etymology

The tailcoat, also known as a swallow-tail coat or dress coat, originated in the 18th century as a less formal alternative to the full dress coat. It became a staple of formal wear for men in the 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era. Tailcoats were often worn with white tie attire, symbolizing elegance and refinement. While less common in modern times, tailcoats are still occasionally seen at very formal events.

See also: tail, tailor, tailored, tails.