VEST
/vɛst/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of VEST
A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.
To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
Examples of VEST in a Sentence
- "to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
- "The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."
Word Details
Is VEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like VEST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for VEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VEST
9 words from the letters in VEST
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use VEST in Word Games
VEST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: VEST is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VEST to find 9 additional valid words.