double-breasted

adjective

dou·​ble-breast·​ed ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Kids Definition

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