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all-weather jacket

all-weather jacket

2.8
A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain
  • noun
  • /ˈɔlˈwɛðər ˈdʒækɪt/
translation icon : chaqueta impermeable
  • This all-weather jacket keeps me dry during rain.

Examples

  • She wore her all-weather jacket during the unpredictable spring hike.

  • He relied on his all-weather jacket when traveling through different climates.

  • An all-weather jacket is a smart choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

  • I bought an all-weather jacket for my trip.

  • An all-weather jacket is ideal for hiking, as it protects against both rain and wind.

  • He always packs his all-weather jacket when going on trips to various regions with unpredictable weather.

  • During the stormy season, having an all-weather jacket ensures you're comfortable no matter the forecast.

Synonyms

waterproof jacket
vsall-weather jacket
1 2.0

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

is broader, suits many weather types and also resists wind

Antonyms

seasonal
85 2.7

Happening only at a certain time of year, like summer or winter

How Weatherproof

all-weather jacket
2.8
waterproof
3 1.4
raincoat
51 1.0
windbreaker
  • US
18 3.4

Surface Forms

all-weather jacket singular
all-weather jackets plural

Morphology

all-weather + jacket

The meaning 'a jacket suitable for any weather' is directly and compositionally derived from 'all' + 'weather' combined with 'jacket' — 'all-weather' signals suitability across weather conditions. This is a productive, transparent compound pattern (cf. 'all-season', 'weatherproof') found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

All-weather jacket comes from the simple idea of a jacket you can wear in all kinds of weather, such as rain, wind, or sun. So, it means 'a jacket' made to protect you in many weather conditions.