sack suit


noun

a man's suit that has a loose-fitting jacket.

Origin of sack suit

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example sentences from the Web for sack suit

  • To this officer a sack-suit or business-suit is a lounge-suit.

    The American Language |Henry L. Mencken
  • Pratt came in quite briskly, a heavy-faced, white-bearded man, wearing a sack-suit and an old-fashioned turn-down collar.

    The Tyranny of the Dark |Hamlin Garland