sport coat

noun

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

Examples of sport coat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The aim was for denim that looked more like trousers, suitable for smart casual wear with a sport coat. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024 Gucci belted wool sport coat, $4,980; Dior denim jacket, $1,750; Tom Ford silk-cupro henley, $1,490; Brunello Cucinelli wool-flannel trousers, $1,895, and leather boots, $1,795. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024 His suit featured a powder blue sport coat along with a blue tie and button-down shirt in a similar shade of blue with some ombre elements. Julia Teti, WWD, 21 June 2024 If the sport coat still feels too dressy, try a shirt with some texture. Byeva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2024 Fisher presented Dutcher with a sport coat that all new members of the club receive. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024 Speaking of sleeves, Richardson has a technique to minimize the turning and folding required to iron sleeves, particularly of a sport coat or blazer. Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024 Streep opted for black pants, a pink button-down, and a red jacket whereas Short dressed up a little in a gray sweater and black sport coat. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2024 Continue reading here Lakers-Clippers box score NBA scores NBA standings UCLA BASKETBALL From Bill Plaschke: The sport coat flew through the air. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024

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“Sport coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sport%20coat. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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