Meaning of the word "dinner jacket" in English

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dinner jacket

US /ˈdɪn.ər ˌdʒæk.ɪt/
UK /ˈdɪn.ər ˌdʒæk.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a man's formal jacket, traditionally black or white, worn for evening events; a tuxedo jacket

Example:
He looked very smart in his new dinner jacket.
A black tie event requires a dinner jacket.
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