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

Linda Noskova wears Missoni shorts and a jacket and white leather trench by The Frankie Shop; Miista boots. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 Tom is wearing a leather jacket with bullets around his neck on the first album cover. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 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

It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

This one blends acrylic and cotton fibers for a slightly lighter feel than traditional wool styles.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Ruffled gowns, sequins and a werewolf hunter dressed in layers of wool are among this year’s costume designs audiences will see on screen.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of wool

Verb

Those are scheduled to vest with Skydance’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Another issue with government regulation of technology is which government — or governments — should be vested with oversight and enforcement.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of vest

Noun

Disneyland My favorite new item available at Disneyland is essentially a flip book, albeit one styled as a vintage ‘50s-style TV with brown casing that can house multiple oversize flip books.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Investigators found seven shell casings at the scene, police said.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of casing

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Mirroring the poisonous arena featured in the movie, Grace paired her vibrant, beaded Almée Couture gown with a high ponytail, leaving her blond bangs out to frame her face.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
At the October 20 state banquet, where the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman, Kate wore a striking yellow Elie Saab gown with a keyhole cutout.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

Irulan’s costumes also continue the ecclesiastical language established for the Bene Gesserit, with elaborate head coverings.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Named for the Turkish town of Uşak, where the weaving tradition began, these hand-knotted floor coverings gained popularity during the Ottoman Empire and were eventually exported across Europe.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of covering

Noun

Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Carpenter wore her hair in a half-up half-down beehive and had a lollipop as her accessory — just like the character in the movie.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

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