jacket 1 of 2

noun

ˈja-kət How to pronounce jacket (audio)
Definition of jacketnext
1
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
At dinner—when jackets are required—that means tasting menus full of over-the-top luxurious creations such as foie gras torchon with strawberries and fennel jam. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Omoone Oversized Denim Jacket This biker-style denim jacket is a packing must for its lightweight design and ease of layering. — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
  1. sheath
  2. wool
  3. vest
  4. casing
  5. coat
  6. gown
  7. covering
  8. hair
Noun
  • The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • The weather was hot, but King was dressed in several wool sweaters, sweating profusely.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If your layout isn’t conducive to an L-shape, the chaise-less silhouette in a wool boucle is also over $200 off (with the also marked down matching ottoman available to add on).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
  • At Apple, Ternus has tackled some of the company’s trickiest hardware problems, including playing a pivotal role in the company’s 2007 iMac, which was the first to feature the iconic aluminum casing.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • All plans provide a complete and balanced diet for all life stages, as defined by AAFCO, to support vital functions such as gut and immune health, vision, and healthy skin and coat.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The country queen wore the whole story of American music on her shoulders like a coat of many colors.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coat
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  • Kidman posed with co-star Sandra Bullock, who wowed in a leopard print Givenchy gown with a thigh-high slit framed by a sculptural bow.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gown
Noun
  • The living room’s Zuber wall covering, Les Côtes de Villefranche, has hung here since the house was built.
    — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Cramer cautioned that part of Wednesday's extraordinary move likely came from short covering.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of covering
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  • Johns began his climb to the top of the hair-color pyramid as a part-Italian, part-Yugoslavian, part-French urchin in the Pittsburgh projects.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Johns also colored her hair shortly before her secret September 1996 wedding to Kennedy.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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