yellow jacket
Americannoun
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any of several paper wasps of the family Vespidae, having black and bright yellow bands.
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Slang. a yellow capsule of phenobarbital.
noun
Etymology
Origin of yellow jacket
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Her words three years ago turned the former Los Angeles youth poet laureate into an instant icon, down to her meme-ified yellow jacket and bright red headband.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
The Academy luncheon was no different, with Eilish turning heads thanks to her casual bandana, yellow jacket and tartan trousers which matched the outfit of her brother Finneas.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
"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
Brooks, however, did appear at a public event Jan. 6, speaking at Trump’s event at the Ellipse near the White House with body armor underneath his black and yellow jacket.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022
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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