noun / verb
jacket
JAK-it/ˈdʒækɪt/
An outer garment that encloses the torso.
The jacket on the hanger has a collar, zipper, and pockets.
Etymology
Jaque meant a tunic, and the diminutive makes jacket a “little tunic” or short coat. The tunic word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
he adds still another outer layer called a white parka also made of cotton the army says the new jacket can replace five different types of jackets
More examples
- She pulls on a light jacket before stepping outside.
- Hang your wet jackets by the door.
- Workers jacket the pipe with insulation to reduce heat loss.
Forms
jacket · jackets · jacketed · jacketing
Similar words
- coat
- A coat usually extends farther down the body than a jacket.
- blazer
- A blazer is a tailored jacket worn for dressier occasions.