shell jacket

noun

1
: a short tight military jacket worn buttoned up the front
2

Examples of shell jacket in a Sentence

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Hunters in a variety of climates can appreciate this men’s AllClima soft shell jacket. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The line includes original creations, too, such as a waterproof shell jacket inspired by a traditional firefighter’s coat. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 Arc’teryx Sabre Gore-Tex Shell Jacket & Bibs Many skiers prefer layering with an uninsulated shell jacket and warmer layers underneath. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Paired with a shell jacket or a lightweight vest, the REI top kept testers warm well into the single digits. Mark Eller, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shell jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shell jacket was in 1840

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“Shell jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shell%20jacket. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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