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Definition vest in British English

vest noun

[countable] noun
/vest/
1

a piece of underwear for the top half of your body. The American word is undershirt.

Synonyms and related words
basque bloomers body
2

a waistcoat

Synonyms and related words
Aran (jumper) cardie cardigan
2.1

a piece of clothing with no sleeves or collar worn over other clothes, for example for protection

Example

a bulletproof vest

Synonyms and related words
apron boiler suit burka
3

to keep something secret

Example

In a world where ideas are currency, the best ones are kept close to the vest.

Definition vest in British English