tail coat
Definition
Noun: A man's formal evening jacket, characteristically black, with a long, divided section at the back that tapers into two narrow, tapering panels or "tails." It is part of traditional full evening dress.
Usage
The term "tail coat" refers specifically to the jacket itself. It is worn on very formal occasions. * He looked elegant in his black tail coat and white bow tie. * The dress code for the gala requires a white tie and tail coat.
Advanced Usage
- "In tail coat": Describes someone wearing this formal garment.
- The waiters were all in tail coat.
Variants and Related Words
- Tails (noun, informal): A common shortened form for "tail coat."
- He decided to wear tails to the wedding.
- Tailcoat (noun): A common alternative spelling as a single word.
- Swallow-tailed coat (noun): A descriptive synonym.
- Morning coat (noun): A related formal coat with a single, gradually tapered tail at the back, worn for daytime formal events.
Synonyms
- Dress coat
- Swallow-tail
- White tie (This refers to the entire formal outfit, of which the tail coat is the key component.)
Antonyms
- Informal wear
- Lounge suit
Related Phrases / Idioms
- White tie and tails: The complete, most formal evening dress ensemble for men, consisting of a tail coat, white bow tie, white waistcoat, and formal trousers.
- The invitation specified white tie and tails.
Noun
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formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
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