Meaning of the word "smoking jacket" in English

What does "smoking jacket" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smoking jacket

US /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ˌdʒækɪt/
UK /ˈsməʊ.kɪŋ ˌdʒæk.ɪt/
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Noun

a man's informal jacket, typically made of velvet or silk, worn when smoking or relaxing at home

Example:
He put on his velvet smoking jacket before settling down with a book.
The old gentleman always wore a silk smoking jacket in the evenings.