Simple Definition of yellow jacket

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yellow jacket

noun

plural yellow jackets
US : a small flying insect that has yellow marks on its body and that can sting you

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“Yellow jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/yellow%20jacket. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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