sports-jacket

A man wears a sports-jacket to a casual outdoor event.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of jacket: "sports-jacket" refers to a tailored, lightweight jacket designed for informal or semi-formal wear, typically made from tweed, wool, or other textured fabrics. It is often worn as part of a casual suit or paired with contrasting trousers.
   • Synonymous with "sports coat": In everyday usage, "sports-jacket" is interchangeable with "sports coat," though some contexts distinguish it as a slightly less structured garment than a blazer.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a tweed sports-jacket to the country club dinner. (A casual, textured jacket for semi-formal events.)
  • My father prefers a sports-jacket over a formal suit for weekend gatherings. (A lightweight, informal jacket.)

Advanced Usage

• "to wear a sports-jacket": to don this specific garment for occasions that require a blend of comfort and formality.

  • The professor always wears a sports-jacket to lectures. (He chooses a casual but professional look.)

• "a sports-jacket and slacks": a common combination for smart-casual attire.

  • For the interview, he opted for a sports-jacket and slacks instead of a full suit. (A less formal but still polished outfit.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sports coat (n): a near-identical term for the same garment.

  • She bought a new sports coat for the autumn season. (A jacket for informal wear.)

• Blazer (n): a similar jacket, but typically more uniform-like, often with brass buttons and in solid colors.

  • The school blazer is part of the formal uniform. (A structured, often navy jacket.)

• Jacket (n): a general term for a short, lightweight outer garment.

  • He hung his jacket on the hook. (Any short coat.)

Synonyms

• Sports coat: the most common synonym.
• Tweed jacket: a specific subtype of sports-jacket made from tweed fabric.
• Casual jacket: a broader term for any informal jacket.

Related Idioms

• To sport a jacket: to wear a jacket stylishly or prominently.

  • He sported a vintage sports-jacket at the party. (He wore it with flair.)

• Jacket required: a dress code indicating that a jacket (often a sports-jacket or blazer) is necessary.

  • The restaurant has a "jacket required" policy for dinner. (Guests must wear a jacket.)