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- [ves-ting]
- /ˈvɛs tɪŋ/
- /ˈvestɪŋ/
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- [ves-ting]
- /ˈvɛs tɪŋ/
Definitions of vesting word
- noun vesting a close-fitting, waist-length, sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, designed to be worn under a jacket. 1
- noun vesting a part or trimming simulating the front of such a garment; vestee. Compare dickey1 (def 1). 1
- noun vesting a waist-length garment worn for protective purposes: a bulletproof vest. 1
- noun vesting a sleeveless, waist- or hip-length garment made of various materials, with a front opening usually secured by buttons, a zipper, or the like, worn over a shirt, blouse, dress, or other article for style or warmth: a sweater vest; a down vest. 1
- noun vesting British. an undervest or undershirt. 1
- noun vesting a long garment resembling a cassock, worn by men in the time of Charles II. 1
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Origin of vesting
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; vest (noun) + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Vesting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vesting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
vesting usage trend in Literature
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