swallow-tailed coat

• Ein formeller Herrenmantel oder -anzug mit einem langen, hinten geteilten Rockschoß, der an einen Schwalbenschwanz erinnert und üblicherweise zu festlichen Anlässen oder formellen Veranstaltungen getragen wird.

A formal men's coat with a long, split tail at the back, resembling the shape of a swallow's tail, typically worn for white-tie events or formal occasions.

1. C1formal

   A man's formal evening coat, cut away at the front and having long, pointed tails at the back, typically worn with a white bow tie and waistcoat.

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   • He arrived at the gala wearing a classic swallow-tailed coat.
   • The orchestra conductor wore a swallow-tailed coat for the performance.
   • For the wedding, the groom chose a swallow-tailed coat and top hat.