jacket
- noun
- /ˈdʒækɪt/
- - Where did you get this jacket?
- wear a jacket
- jacket pocket
- leather jacket
I 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
A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside
A large warm coat with a hood for very cold weather
A knitted sweater that opens at the front and fastens with buttons or a zipper
A light jacket that keeps wind and light rain out
A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns
A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing
A warm waterproof and windproof jacket people wear for skiing to keep dry
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket
A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of buttons originally worn by sailors
A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain
A warm jacket filled with down or synthetic material that looks puffy
Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth
A short loose-fitting coat that hangs straight from the shoulders
A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit
A short close-fitting coat worn with formal dress or a uniform in the 18th and 19th centuries
A short waist-length jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners
A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of large buttons, often navy, worn by sailors
A short warm plaid wool jacket for outdoor work and casual wear
Compounds
- Archaic
A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing
- Specialized
A bullet with a lead core covered in hard metal like copper that does not break on impact
A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket
- US
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
A small aggressive wasp with yellow and black stripes that often builds nests in the ground
- Archaic
Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth
A short, light jacket with a high stand-up collar that leaders wore in China during Mao Zedong's time
- Specialized
A part that surrounds an engine and is filled with water to keep it cool
- UK
A loose jacket like a shirt with four pockets and a belt that people wear in hot places
- Archaic
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
- Archaic
A loose, single-breasted jacket with a belt and pleats worn for country sports
How Warm
Surface Forms
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.