Definition of jacket
1a : a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pocketsb : something worn or fastened around the body but not for use as clothing
2a (1) : the natural covering of an animal (2) : the fur or wool of a mammalb : the skin of a potato
3 : an outer covering or casing: such asa (1) : a thermally nonconducting cover (2) : a covering that encloses an intermediate space through which a temperature-controlling fluid circulates (3) : a tough cold-worked metal casing that forms the outer shell of a built-up bulletb (1) : a wrapper or open envelope for a document (2) : an envelope for enclosing registered mail during delivery from one post office to anotherc (1) : a detachable protective cover for a book (2) : a paper or cardboard envelope for a phonograph record
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Examples of jacket in a Sentence
a suit with a double-breasted jacket
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
Origin and Etymology of jacket
Middle English jaket, from Anglo-French jackés, plural, diminutive of Middle French jaque short jacket, from jacques peasant, from the name Jacques James
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Definition of jacket
transitive verb
: to put a jacket on : enclose in or with a jacket
First Known Use of jacket
1856
JACKET Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of jacket for Students
1 : a short coat
2 : an outer cover or casing a book jacket
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of jacket
1: a rigid covering that envelops the upper body and provides support, correction, or restraint
2: jacket crown
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of jacket
: a standard insurance policy to which other coverage or exclusions may be attached
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