sport jacket

noun

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

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DiCaprio wore a black sport jacket over a maroon dress shirt when he was seen outside his hotel. — Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 Molner layered a navy plaid sport jacket over a light blue button-down, paired with khaki pants and blue sneakers. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 May 2026 In many workplaces, the fleece vest has effectively toppled the sport jacket as the outermost layer of choice. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 For the next two decades, Thompson continued touring in Europe and performing, often clad in a ‘50s getup of black slacks, black shirt, loud sport jacket and colorful tie. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026

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

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