double-breasted

adjective

dou·​ble-breast·​ed ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd How to pronounce double-breasted (audio)
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit

Examples of double-breasted in a Sentence

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This double-breasted, Italian wool coat is a staple that will never fall out of fashion. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted. oregonlive, 28 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of double-breasted was in 1701

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“Double-breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-breasted. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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double-breasted

adjective
dou·​ble-breast·​ed
ˌdəb-əl-ˈbres-təd
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually two rows of buttons
a double-breasted jacket
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