tailcoat

• Prenda de vestir masculina formal, tipo chaqueta o levita, caracterizada por tener el frente corto y largos faldones o colas en la parte trasera; se usa generalmente como parte de un traje de etiqueta o de noche.

A formal coat for men, characterized by a short front and long tails at the back, typically worn as part of full evening dress.

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   A formal coat for men, cut away at the front and having long tails at the back, worn as part of full evening dress.

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   • He wore a black tailcoat to the gala.
   • The orchestra conductor appeared in a crisp white tie and tailcoat.
   • Tailcoats are traditionally worn at white-tie events.