Double-breasted (adjective)

Having two parallel rows of buttons on a garment, typically a jacket or coat.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from double-breast, from the presence of two parallel rows of buttons.

Examples:

  1. He wore a double-breasted suit to the wedding.
  2. The double-breasted jacket was a popular style in the 1920s.
  3. She wore a double-breasted coat to keep warm.
  4. The double-breasted blazer was a classic piece in his wardrobe.
  5. The double-breasted suit was a sign of status and wealth.
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