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

Levi’s also appears to be riding a cresting wave of newfound interest in baggy jeans and denim jackets, especially among Gen Z women. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026 On Thursday, he was dressed in a jacket and tie with one arm shackled to his waist. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket

Noun

To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

Unlike straw or lower-grade wool blends, beaver felt can be reworked without collapsing its structure, which is what allows hats to be reshaped by hand rather than stamped out of a mold.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
The record also states that the boys were wearing heavy wool coats and silk stockings in the middle of summer in Philly.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of wool

Verb

What must happen for compensation to vest?

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Department officials claim that the agency has broad authority to move the services, noting that policies and oversight made by these offices will be vested and remain at the education department, saying students wouldn't lose any rights.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Definition of vest

Noun

That cover is made of 10-millimeter-thick cotton quilted with a reflective casing that blocks heat from the sun instead of absorbing it.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of casing

Noun

Sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the dog’s size, coat type and condition.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of coat

Verb

After last weekend’s festivities at Madison Square Garden, Swift has yet to share photos of her custom Dior haute couture wedding gown publicly — or any of her other wedding weekend attire.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
It was previously confirmed that Swift would be wearing the custom Dior Haute Couture gown with Christian Louboutin shoes and jewelry by Cartier.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Propaganda posters from the era from both the democratic United States and the Axis powers surround the imposing, heavy-duty boots, covered in animal hair and insulation.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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