jacket
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈdʒækɪt/
- - Where did you get this jacket?
- wear a jacket
- jacket pocket
- leather jacket
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Watch on YouTubeI could not find this jacket and I was very sad.
- I could not find this jacket and I was very sad.
- We've got another suit jacket in need of pants.
- Not in a leather jacket, Henry anyway.
- And he had four bullet holes in his jacket, but no flesh wounds.
- She addressed in rubber rabbit fur jacket and skirt and boots.
- Willy, you don't wear a leather jacket to a Mexican restaurant.
- And he had this suede jacket with fringes like Daniel Boone.
- I know it's a Prada like rain jacket, but really?
Examples
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So jeans, a top, some boots and a jacket go a long way.
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- Is it all right if I leave my jacket?
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I could not find this jacket and I was very sad.
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But seriously, have you ever seen a jacket hang just so?
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And with one final press, the jacket is ready for action.
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Then a man in a brown jacket is seen a few steps away.
Academic text (1999) -
Can I at least have a jacket?
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When it's cold, wear your jacket, put your hood on.
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Why don't you run home and pick up a jacket?
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I wore my new jacket to keep warm during the chilly evening.
Synonyms
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1.0
A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside
29
1.0
A knitted sweater that opens at the front and fastens with buttons or a zipper
28
1.5
A large warm coat with a hood for very cold weather
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3.4
A light jacket that keeps wind and light rain out
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3.4
A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns
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2.9
A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear
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6.3
A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing
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3.2
A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons
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3.1
A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket
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1.7
A warm waterproof and windproof jacket people wear for skiing to keep dry
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3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
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3.4
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of buttons originally worn by sailors
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2.0
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain
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5.1
Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth
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2.4
A warm jacket filled with down or synthetic material that looks puffy
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5.3
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of large buttons, often navy, worn by sailors
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7.9
A short waist-length jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners
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7.9
A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit
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3.9
A short warm plaid wool jacket for outdoor work and casual wear
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2.8
A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain
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9.9
A short close-fitting coat worn with formal dress or a uniform in the 18th and 19th centuries
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4.6
A short loose-fitting coat that hangs straight from the shoulders
Compounds
- Archaic
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6.3
A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing
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3.1
A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket
- Specialized
2
7.4
A bullet with a lead core covered in hard metal like copper that does not break on impact
- US
2
3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
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3.6
A small aggressive wasp with yellow and black stripes that often builds nests in the ground
- Archaic
1
5.1
Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth
- Specialized
1
6.1
A part that surrounds an engine and is filled with water to keep it cool
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8.0
A short, light jacket with a high stand-up collar that leaders wore in China during Mao Zedong's time
- UK
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6.2
A loose jacket like a shirt with four pockets and a belt that people wear in hot places
- Archaic
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9.4
A loose, single-breasted jacket with a belt and pleats worn for country sports
- Archaic
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8.6
A short jacket that reaches the waist with a straight, square bottom, worn by boys at Eton College
- Archaic
A hard cap placed over a broken or decayed tooth to make it look and work like a real tooth
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Etymology
Jacket comes from the Old French word jaquet, meaning a 'small coat'. So a jacket today is a short coat you wear over your clothes to keep warm or look smart.