safari jacket
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of safari jacket
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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This has made the Kaunda suit - a safari jacket with matching trousers - popular with the political class.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
“I always have a safari jacket when I travel so I have a lot of pockets for my passport and money and things.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2016
He looked large and heavy, in a tan safari jacket and pants, and greeted everyone with looks of delighted recognition.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 7, 2016
He was known for his dashing appearance, often appearing on screen in a safari jacket or trench coat, and for his willingness to challenge authority all over the world.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2015
He wore khaki trousers tucked into tall leather boots, a safari jacket, and a pith helmet.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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