Eton jacket

American  

noun

1. a boy's black waist-length jacket with wide lapels and an open front, as worn by students at Eton College.

2. a similar short jacket worn by women.

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Eton jacket British  

noun

1. a waist-length jacket with a V-shaped back, open in front, formerly worn by pupils of Eton College

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Etymology

Origin of Eton jacket

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

I wore an Eton jacket and turn-down collar; he wore a "tail" coat, a stand-up collar, and a stock.

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Perhaps his guardian had a little boy of his own in Eton jackets who collected coins.

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There were a couple of boys in the proverbial Eton jackets; and another pair of girls of ordinary appearance, but with intelligent faces and graceful figures.

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When first I made his acquaintance, Herbert Spalding was a little chap in Eton jackets.

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So she wore a light gray liberty silk gown of walking length, with a pretty white muslin waist, and an Eton jacket.

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