Jacket

/ˈdʒækɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A garment for the upper body, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front.

She wore a leather jacket to keep warm during the chilly evening.

An outer covering for something, such as a container or a piece of equipment.

The electrical wires were covered in a thick plastic jacket for protection.

A covering for a book or a magazine, usually made of paper and printed with illustrations.

He admired the colorful jacket of the new best-selling novel.

verb

To enclose or cover something with a jacket.

They decided to jacket the new pipelines to prevent corrosion.

To put on a jacket.

He quickly jacketed up before stepping outside into the cold.

From Middle French 'jaquette', a diminutive of 'jaque', meaning a light coat.

jacket potato

A baked potato with the skin left on.

sweater jacket

A garment that combines elements of both a sweater and a jacket.

life jacket

A buoyant vest worn to keep a person afloat in water.

blazer

A type of jacket, often more formal, usually made of wool.

windbreaker

A lightweight jacket designed to resist wind and light rain.

cardigan

A knitted jacket or sweater that opens at the front.

An informal term for a specific type of jacket, often used in casual contexts.

He's got a sick jacket that's perfect for the festival.

To 'jacket' something means to cover it up or conceal it.

They decided to jacket their plans from the boss.