Jacket: meaning, definitions and examples

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jacket

 

[ หˆdส’รฆkษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A jacket is a short coat that covers the upper part of your body and your arms. It is usually worn outdoors.

Synonyms

blazer, coat, outerwear, windbreaker

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new jacket for the winter.
  • She wore a stylish leather jacket.
  • He put on his jacket before going outside.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a jacket is a special uniform worn by team members or officials to represent their team or organization.

Synonyms

jersey, team apparel, uniform

Examples of usage

  • The players received their team jackets at the ceremony.
  • The coach proudly wore his team's jacket.
  • The officials were easily identifiable in their matching jackets.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To jacket something means to cover or encase it with a protective layer or material.

Synonyms

cover, encase, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She jacketed the fragile items in bubble wrap before shipping them.
  • The pipes were jacketed with insulation to prevent freezing.
  • He jacketed the document in a plastic sleeve to keep it safe.

Translations

Translations of the word "jacket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jaqueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเค•เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jacke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kurtka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ (jaketto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท veste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chaqueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ceket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌํ‚ท (jaekit)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุฑุฉ (sutrah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bunda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bunda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๅ…‹ (jiรกkรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jakna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ั‚ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฏแƒแƒ™แƒ˜ (pijaki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ceket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chaqueta

Etymology

The word 'jacket' originated from the Middle French word 'jaquet', meaning a short, light coat. It was first recorded in English in the early 15th century. Jackets have been a staple in clothing for centuries, evolving from practical outerwear to fashion statements. The versatility and functionality of jackets make them a popular choice for various activities and occasions.

See also: jack, jackpot.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,868 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.