Gilet: meaning, definitions and examples

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gilet

[ ʒɪˈleɪ ]

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clothing

A sleeveless padded jacket.

Synonyms

jerkin, vest, waistcoat

Examples of usage

He wore a gilet over his shirt.
She bought a pink gilet for her hiking trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "gilet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colete

🇮🇳 जीलेट

🇩🇪 Weste

🇮🇩 rompi

🇺🇦 жилет

🇵🇱 kamizelka

🇯🇵 ジレ

🇫🇷 gilet

🇪🇸 chaleco

🇹🇷 yelek

🇰🇷 조끼

🇸🇦 سترة

🇨🇿 vesta

🇸🇰 vesta

🇨🇳 背心

🇸🇮 telovnik

🇮🇸 vesti

🇰🇿 жилет

🇬🇪 ჟილეტი

🇦🇿 jilet

🇲🇽 chaleco

Word origin

The word 'gilet' originated from the French language, where it means a sleeveless jacket or vest. It was first introduced in the English language in the late 19th century, primarily used to describe a type of outerwear worn for warmth and style. Over time, the term 'gilet' has become popular in the fashion industry, especially in reference to padded or quilted sleeveless jackets.