What does "vest" mean?

"Vest" means: A sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt. Example: "He wore a warm vest under his coat."

How do you say vest in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, vest is אפודה. In Spanish, it is chaleco.

How do you pronounce "vest"?

Vest is pronounced /vɛst/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Vest — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

vest

/vɛst/

noun

A sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt

“He wore a warm vest under his coat.”

אפודה

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Vest is a noun in the clothing category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt" In Hebrew, vest translates to אפודה.

Example Sentences

The crossing guard wore a bright orange safety vest on the road.
Dad wore a smart vest over his shirt for the family photo.
She put on a fluffy down vest to stay warm without feeling heavy.

Did You Know? King Charles II of England is credited with making vests fashionable in 1666, when he wore one at court and everyone wanted to copy him! Life vests and safety vests are both called vests because they are worn like a vest — close to the body. A bulletproof vest can stop a bullet without stopping movement.