tailcoat

Plural: tailcoats

Noun

• A formal, long-skirted coat worn by men, typically with tails.
• formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
• A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.
• Any coat with similar tails.

Examples

• The elegance of his TAILCOAT play earned him respect and many points in Scrabble.

Synonyms

dress suit, full dress, tail coat, tails, white tie, white tie and tails