vest

About 1.88 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
2. noun A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.
3. noun A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.
4. noun Any sleeveless outer garment, often for a purpose such as identification, safety, or storage.
5. noun A vestment.
6. noun Clothing generally; array; garb.
7. noun A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
8. verb To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

Similar words

waistcoat undershirt robe singlet enthrone invest jersey hoodie coat jacket

Often followed by

in and the pocket of with was or it

Word family

vested vesting vestlike vests