Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cutaway-coat
noun
/ˈkʌtəˌweɪ ˌkoʊt/
Definition
A cutaway coat is a type of formal coat with a style that has the front cut away to create a more streamlined appearance.
Examples
- He donned a classic black cutaway coat for the wedding ceremony.
- At the gala, most of the gentlemen wore cutaway coats with waistcoats underneath.
Meaning
It is traditionally worn as part of formal dress, particularly in men’s morning dress, featuring a longer tail in the back and shorter front.
Synonyms
- Frock coat
- Morning coat
- Tailcoat
