Jacket

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækət/

Jacket (noun)

  1. A short coat worn over clothes to keep warm or look stylish.
  2. A removable paper cover on a book to protect it and show information.
  3. An outer layer or covering that protects something, like a pipe or wire.

Examples

  • She wore a warm jacket on the cold day.
  • The jacket has deep pockets for storage.

Common collocations: leather jacket, zip up a jacket, wear a jacket, dust jacket, remove the jacket

Synonyms of Jacket

Neutral

Informal