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noun

ˈja-kət How to pronounce jacket (audio)
Definition of jacketnext
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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
Supermodels Carol Gracias walked out in the first look — a sherwani jacket worn over an anarkali dress, carrying a briefcase embroidered with the map of India. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 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
  1. sheath
  2. wool
  3. vest
  4. casing
  5. coat
  6. gown
  7. covering
  8. hair
Noun
  • Alcaraz is managing tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Almost seven weeks after the crime, genetic genealogy linked DNA on a knife sheath to Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Other in-flight amenities include noise-canceling headphones, large pillow, 100% wool blanket, and an amenity kit.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space; the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026
Definition of wool
Verb
  • As the chart shows, a majority of companies surveyed by the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals continue vesting for at least some RSU grants after death, with more than half accelerating vesting for all outstanding grants.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Castillo, 33, is under contract through the 2027 season with a vesting option for 2028.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of vest
Noun
  • That'd make for an elite addition to any EDC loadout, especially in 90s-style transparent casing.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators recovered numerous pieces of evidence, including pieces of clothing, fired shell casings, DNA swabs and bullet fragments collected from Cherry’s body, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • No one is willing to give up dinner at their favourite restaurant, let alone a stay at an iconic hotel, just to have one more coat or one more sweater hanging in their wardrobe.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Trench coats are classic, useful pieces that stand the test of time.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Definition of coat
Verb
  • The only exceptions to Black were when Zendaya wore an ivory Tamara Ralph gown to the London premiere, and a white and black Atelier Versace gown to the premiere in Shanghai, China.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her much talked-about lime and silver chevron and lace gown by Versace had literally walked the runway in Milan mere hours before.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of gown
Noun
  • During her time there, Jamie worked with a broad range of actors across film and television, serving as both a covering agent and representing her own roster of clients.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.
    — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Engineered to protect hair from extreme heat, the Supersonic™ Travel uses intelligent heat control to measure temperature 100 times per second for healthier-looking, softer-feeling hair.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hair

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