safari suit

noun

: a safari jacket with matching pants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web A generation later, Glasscock said, the safari suit was updated for women. Sarah Fentem, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Tanned, stocky and wearing a khaki safari suit, Budi certainly looked the part. 1843, 20 Feb. 2020 While Diana wore a chic white dress and flat shoes, Charles wore a khaki safari suit. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Oct. 2019 The safari suit, which consisted of a shirt, jacket, and trousers or shorts for men, or a skirt for women, was invented in the 19th century. Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2019 Naturally her travel look was plucked from her latest Spring 2018 collection, a modern twist on the safari suit. Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safari suit was in 1935

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“Safari suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari%20suit. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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