Meaning of the word tailcoat in English

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tailcoat

US /ˈteɪl.koʊt/
UK /ˈteɪl.koʊt/
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Noun

1.

a man's formal coat, black or dark blue, with a long skirt divided into two tails at the back, worn for formal evening occasions.

Example:
He looked very distinguished in his black tailcoat.
The orchestra members wore tailcoats for the concert.
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