Phrase guide

dinner jacket

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A jacket, often white, corresponding to a tuxedo jacket.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, especially

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The formal suit, typically black, that includes this type of jacket.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: black tie, penguin suit

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

semiformal evening dress for men

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tux, tuxedo, black tie

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: formalwear, eveningwear, evening dress, evening clothes

History

Etymology

So called because it is worn by men to formal dinners.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: esmòquing — jacket corresponding to a tuxedo jacket
  • Finnish: smokkitakki — jacket corresponding to a tuxedo jacket
  • Finnish: smokin takki — jacket corresponding to a tuxedo jacket
  • Polish: smoking — jacket corresponding to a tuxedo jacket