sport jacket
Definition
Noun: A sport jacket is a lightweight, single-breasted jacket, typically made of a casual fabric like tweed or flannel. It is designed to be worn as a separate item, not as part of a matching suit, and is often used for smart casual or informal occasions.
Usage
A sport jacket is worn as an outer layer over shirts, sweaters, or casual trousers. It is less formal than a suit jacket but more structured than a blazer. Its classic feature is being single-breasted.
Examples
- He wore a tweed sport jacket with khaki trousers.
- For the dinner, a sport jacket is required but a tie is optional.
- Her sport jacket had subtle stripes in the university's colors.
Advanced Usage
- "Odd jacket": Another term for a sport jacket, emphasizing that it is worn without matching trousers.
- In traditional contexts, specific patterns like houndstooth or herringbone are classic choices for a sport jacket.
Variants and Related Words
- Sport coat: A direct synonym for sport jacket.
- Blazer: A more formal type of jacket, often solid-colored (especially navy) and featuring metal buttons.
- Suit jacket: A jacket that is part of a matching suit with trousers made from the same fabric.
Synonyms
- Odd jacket
- Sports coat
Antonyms
- Suit
- Sweatshirt
- T-shirt
Related Phrases
- To dress in a sport jacket and slacks: To wear smart casual attire.
- The invitation called for guests to dress in a sport jacket and slacks.
Noun
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lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
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