Phrase guide

sports jacket

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A tailored jacket that is not part of a suit; especially one of a sturdy fabric originally designed for outdoor sports.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sport coat

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blazer, sport jacket, sport coat, sports coat

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: jacket

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: irtotakki — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit
  • German: Sakko — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit
  • Irish: seaicéad spórtaíochta — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit
  • Polish: kurtka sportowa — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit
  • Russian: пиджа́к (pidžák) — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit
  • Spanish: vestón — tailored jacket that is not part of a suit