JACKET Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈja-kət

Definition of jacket

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty

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as in wool

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick llamas are prized for their soft, lush jackets

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jacket

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verb

as in to vest

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Recent Examples of jacket

Noun

There are martinis stirred on carts, bartenders in green velvet jackets, fancy plates, and even caviar service. — Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Brands like Zero Restriction, Greyson, and Galvin Green present a range of hoodies, sweaters, and jackets. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024 And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing? — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for jacket

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Noun

Nature also developed myelin, the fatty sheath around nerve fibers that allows electrical signals to travel up to 100 times faster than through unmyelinated neurons.

— Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

While the fabric includes merino wool, the short sleeves keep it from getting too hot to wear through the end of summer.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of wool

Verb

The offer will include separation pay, continued vesting of existing equity awards, healthcare support at active employee rates, and continued Silver Pass access to Disney theme parks.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Summary Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has vested his $13 million option for 2027 by reaching 40 innings pitched, providing crucial stability to the team's bullpen during their playoff surge.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of vest

Noun

If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Five bullet casings were recovered from the scene, where Hernandez-Lopez was pronounced dead.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of casing

Noun

In the campaign, Pugh poses wrapped in one of the brand’s camel coats in a minimalist room in front of the camera of Mario Sorrenti, who has a long-standing relationship with the fashion company.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
When refugees from Syria and Rohingya started coming to the United States, Ibrahim said UMMA started coat drives, food boxes for refugees, and offered rental assistance to those who needed a place to live.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of coat

Verb

To mark the start of her sold-out, four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this past weekend, Dean debuted a fresh take on classic glamour with a glimmering chainmail halter gown by Ralph Lauren.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Rose had recently worked with Taylor on her wedding dress for 1950’s Father of the Bride—and would go on to mastermind Grace Kelly’s iconic bridal gown six years later.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

Because cannabis requires about three months to grow, the Illinois climate allows for only one or two outdoor harvests a year, but that can be extended with greenhouses or other coverings.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Then only black was allowed, and full-face coverings became mandatory.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of covering

Noun

Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Scalp massages increase blood flow to the area, which can significantly promote hair growth.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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