bộ vest

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bộ com lê

Meaning · English

suit

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Anh ấy mặc bộ vest đi dự đám cưới.He is wearing a suit to a wedding.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: Bộ vest is common today; bộ com lê remains a valid, somewhat older term. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “bộ vest” mean?

suit

Is “bộ vest” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.