single-breasted jacket
- noun
- /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈbrɛstɪd ˈdʒækɪt/
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chaqueta de un solo botón
- The single-breasted jacket is perfect for formal occasions.
Examples
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This season's collection features a modern take on the single-breasted jacket.
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He wore a navy single-breasted jacket to the interview, giving him a classic and professional look.
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She prefers a single-breasted jacket because it's lighter and less bulky than the double-breasted style.
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He wore a single-breasted jacket to the meeting.
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A single-breasted jacket is more suitable for formal occasions than a casual blazer.
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The tailor suggested that a single-breasted jacket would highlight his slim figure.
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For the wedding, he chose a stylish single-breasted jacket with matching trousers.
Synonyms
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3.4
A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns
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3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
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3.2
A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons
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2.9
A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear
A loose, single-breasted jacket with a belt and pleats worn for country sports
Antonyms
How Many Rows
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4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
single-breasted + jacket
The compound combines 'single' (one) with 'breasted' (relating to the breast/front of a garment), so a learner can partially infer it refers to a one-front/one-row style of jacket. However, mapping 'breasted' to the specific tailoring feature (a single row of buttons) requires some clothing terminology knowledge, so the relation is not fully predictable without exposure.
Etymology
Single-breasted jacket gets its name from the way the front closes. Single means one and breasted points to the 'breast' or chest, because the front overlaps just enough for a 'one row of buttons', so the phrase means a jacket with a single row of buttons and a lighter, less bulky look.