sport coat

noun

US
: a man's coat that is like the top part of a suit but is less formal

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Wearing a sport coat most days. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The sport coat underneath is big and boxy, hanging like an overcoat. — Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Mescal opted for a white sport coat over a black dress shirt and slacks, while Abrams changed to a beaded black gown with a plunging neckline. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026 Layer one under a blazer or sport coat to instantly elevate your look. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sport coat

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“Sport coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sport%20coat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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