double-breasted
adjective
dou·ble-breast·ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit
Examples of double-breasted in a Sentence
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Instead of a simple khaki trench, try a fall pattern like this double-breasted plaid coat from Madewell.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Members of Spain’s royal family opted for suited attire, with Queen Letizia in a gray double-breasted look and daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, in navy and Infanta Sofía of Spain in vibrant red.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The coat itself features the peacoat's traditional design elements, including wide lapels, a boxy shape, and double-breasted buttons—which are in this case flat and metallic.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
—oregonlive, 28 June 2023
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Members of Spain’s royal family opted for suited attire, with Queen Letizia in a gray double-breasted look and daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, in navy and Infanta Sofía of Spain in vibrant red.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The coat itself features the peacoat's traditional design elements, including wide lapels, a boxy shape, and double-breasted buttons—which are in this case flat and metallic.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
—oregonlive, 28 June 2023
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“Double-breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-breasted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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