Is “Vest” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
VEST
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Vest

/vɛst/

noun
  1. 1.A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.

  2. 2.A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

  3. 3.A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.

Synonyms: waistcoat, singlet, tank top, undershirt

verb
  1. 1.To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

  2. 2.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

  3. 3.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.