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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Love Story's Paul Anthony Kelly looked debonair in a beige sport coat and pink shirt, happily chatting with fans who approached to say hi. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Layer one under a blazer or sport coat to instantly elevate your look. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 The sport coat underneath is big and boxy, hanging like an overcoat. Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Wearing a sport coat most days. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 After the jury was polled to confirm all the guilty verdicts, Gray, wearing a blue sport coat and khaki pants, was handcuffed and taken away by court security. Dan Gallo, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026 His tailored trousers were paired with a crisp white button-down and a breezy sport coat, left open. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026 The unique, standalone building on Roswell Road has swapped fraternity tank tops and Fireball shots for a tailored sport coat and a deep wine list. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Feb. 2026 On Friday both were in coordinating Thom Browne looks, with Herrold in the Bikini pleated gray maxiskirt and matching sport coat, with the brand’s signature Hector handbag. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026

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

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