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yellow jacket

American

noun

any of several paper wasps of the family Vespidae, having black and bright yellow bands.
Slang. a yellow capsule of phenobarbital.

yellow jacket British

noun

any of several social wasps of the genus Vespa, having yellow markings on the body

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Etymology

Origin of yellow jacket

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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"We are being told that the rescue mission will be completed soon but it has been five days," Negi, 18, who wore a torn yellow jacket, told Reuters on Thursday.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

She attended Monday’s protest wearing her company’s yellow jacket.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

I just love his courage — the orange pants, yellow jacket, the boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Q: When I was a kid, I was stung by a yellow jacket on a camping trip.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

Petra thought suddenly of the calm, intelligent woman in her dream, the woman in the yellow jacket.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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