- sin·gle-breast·ed
- /ˈsıŋgəlˈbrɛstəd/ adjof a coat, jacket, or suit : having one row of buttons
He wore a single-breasted blazer.
— compare ↑double-breasted
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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sin|gle-breast|ed — «SIHNG guhl BREHS tihd», adjective. overlapping across the breast just enough to fasten with only one row of buttons … Useful english dictionary
single-breasted — sin|gle breast|ed [ ,sıŋgl brestəd ] adjective a single breasted jacket has one row of buttons ─ compare DOUBLE BREASTED … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
single-breasted — sin′gle breast′ed adj. 1) clo (of a coat, jacket, etc.) having a front closure directly in the center with only a narrow overlap secured by a single button or row of buttons 2) clo (of a suit) having a jacket or coat of this type Compare double… … From formal English to slang
Single-breasted — Sin gle breast ed, a. Lapping over the breast only far enough to permit of buttoning, and having buttons on one edge only; as, a single breasted coast. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
