Meaning of the word "yellow jacket" in English

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yellow jacket

US /ˈjel.oʊ ˌdʒæk.ɪt/

UK /ˈjel.oʊ ˌdʒæk.ɪt/

a predatory social wasp that is typically black with yellow markings and nests in the ground.

Example:

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Be careful, there's a yellow jacket nest near the picnic area.

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A yellow jacket stung me on the arm.

Synonym:

wasp hornet

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