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Monkey Jacket (Noun)

Meaning

Waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • He donned his monkey jacket and medals for the formal dinner at the officer's mess.
  • The mess dress uniform consisted of a black monkey jacket, waistcoat, and formal trousers.
  • As a matter of tradition, all senior officers were required to wear their monkey jackets on special occasions.
  • After a lengthy inspection, the tailor announced that the custom-made monkey jacket would be ready for collection the following day.
  • For the formal dinner with the visiting dignitaries, the captain wore a navy blue monkey jacket adorned with intricate gold braid.

Synonyms

  • Mess Jacket
  • Shell Jacket

Hypernyms

  • Jacket
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