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jacket

jacket

69 3.9
An outer covering that protects or decorates objects like bullets
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒækɪt/
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  • The jacket around the DVD protects it from scratches and dust.
  • dust jacket
  • book jacket
  • outer jacket

Y'all are chucking these dust jackets in the trash.

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Examples

  • Her wallet was stuffed inside the jacket, but did she have enough money for a room?

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Well, my first job was writing ad copy for book jackets.

  • But please put a jacket on.

  • You know, you never gave me back my letter jacket.

  • Yeah, straight A's and a letter jacket.

  • This is literally like a fabric jacket that slides over a chair.

  • The man said jackets were optional.

  • We were bragging that we hadn't gotten our rain jackets out of our bags in weeks or months.

  • I kind of have my clothes organized from dresses to tops to sweaters to jackets to coats.

  • In many academic libraries, the dust jackets of cloth-bound books are discarded.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

cover
vsjacket
571 1.0

A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe

is more specifically a protective or decorative outer layer
shell
vsjacket
296 1.0

A hard outer covering that protects animals, eggs, or nuts

is often less rigid and can be decorative as well
skin
vsjacket
140 1.0

A thin outer layer on an object that protects it and gives its look

is often thicker or more noticeable and may decorate objects
casing
vsjacket
45 3.0

An outer cover that protects things like a tire from damage

is a general outer layer used for protection or decoration
crown
vsjacket
  • Specialized
13 6.2

A hard cover made to fit over a broken or weak tooth to protect it

is more general, applying to outer layers across many domains
covering
vsjacket
12 1.1

A thing placed over something to protect or hide it

is more often a fitted or decorative outer layer as well
cap
vsjacket
  • Specialized
8 5.3

An artificial cover placed over a damaged or weak tooth

is the more general term for outer protective or decorative layers
book jacket
vsjacket
5 2.7

A removable paper cover for a book with pictures and short text

is a general protective or decorative outer layer used broadly
protective cover
vsjacket
1 2.7

An object placed over something to keep it safe from damage

is broader, covering protective and decorative outer layers
water jacket
vsjacket
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A part that surrounds an engine and is filled with water to keep it cool

is a general outer layer used mainly for protection or decoration
vesture
vsjacket
  • Literature
1 9.9

A thin covering that hides something like mist or new leaves

is a practical outer layer used mainly for protection or decoration
3.2

Something you put over a thing to keep it safe from damage

includes shielding but also covers used for decoration
armoring
vsjacket
  • US
4.7

A protective layer added to something to stop damage

is protective too but can be lighter and sometimes decorative
record jacket
vsjacket
5.3

A cover for a vinyl record that protects it and shows the album art

is the general outer layer used on many object types
jacket crown
vsjacket
  • Archaic
8.6

A hard cap placed over a broken or decayed tooth to make it look and work like a real tooth

is a broader outer layer used on many different objects
crownwork
vsjacket
  • Specialized
8.6

An artificial cap placed over a broken or decayed tooth

is broader, describing protective or decorative layers beyond dentistry

Compounds

16 1.4

A jacket that helps a person float in water

5 2.7

A removable paper cover for a book with pictures and short text

smoking jacket
  • Archaic
4 6.3

A man's soft jacket like a short robe, often made of velvet, worn at home while relaxing

3 3.1

A dark jacket worn by men at formal evening events

3 4.1

A removable paper cover that protects a book and shows a picture or information

full metal jacket
  • Specialized
3 7.4

A bullet with a lead core covered in hard metal like copper that does not break on impact

3 1.7

A warm waterproof and windproof jacket people wear for skiing to keep dry

A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket

2 3.2

A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned

1 3.6

A small aggressive wasp with yellow and black stripes that often builds nests in the ground

A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear

bed jacket
  • Archaic
1 5.1

Short, lightweight clothing that you wear over pajamas when sitting in bed for warmth

A jacket with overlapping front panels fastened by two rows of buttons

1 8.0

A short, light jacket with a high stand-up collar that leaders wore in China during Mao Zedong's time

1 2.4

A baked potato with its skin left on

A warm jacket filled with down or synthetic material that looks puffy

water jacket
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A part that surrounds an engine and is filled with water to keep it cool

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

The inside of a jacket where you keep small things

6.2

A loose jacket like a shirt with four pockets and a belt that people wear in hot places

cork jacket
  • Archaic
8.4

A sleeveless jacket made of cork that helps you float in water

A short military jacket with decorative braids worn over the shoulders

6.7

A short, thick jacket of heavy cloth worn by manual workers to stay warm

An inflatable vest that keeps you afloat in water

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

Eton jacket
  • Archaic
8.6

A short jacket that reaches the waist with a straight, square bottom, worn by boys at Eton College

5.0

A bright fluorescent jacket people wear so others can see them for safety

lounging jacket
  • Archaic
6.6

A soft jacket a man wears at home often tied with a belt

3.9

A short warm plaid wool jacket for outdoor work and casual wear

mess jacket
  • Jargon
8.4

Short jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners

monkey jacket
  • Archaic
9.6

A short formal jacket worn by navy officers at dinner

jacket crown
  • Archaic
8.6

A hard cap placed over a broken or decayed tooth to make it look and work like a real tooth

Norfolk jacket
  • Archaic
9.4

A loose, single-breasted jacket with a belt and pleats worn for country sports

A cover for a vinyl record that protects it and shows the album art

A heavy wool jacket with two rows of large buttons, often navy, worn by sailors

9.9

A coat that looks worn and untidy

A short waist-length jacket worn by military officers at formal dinners

A jacket with one row of buttons and a front that overlaps slightly

9.9

A strong medicine like Nembutal used to make people sleep

How Protective

armor
  • US
358 3.0
shell
296 1.0
casing
45 3.0
cover
571 1.0
jacket
69 3.9
coating
35 3.4
wrapper
58 1.0

Surface Forms

jacket singular
jackets plural

Etymology

Jacket comes from the Old French jaquet, which meant a 'small coat', and people later used the idea of a coat for things as well. That's why we call an outer covering or shell for objects a jacket—it is a protective or decorative 'cover' like a coat.