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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
The essence of that jacket has remained unchanged since then. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026 Crisp button downs tied at the belly button and cropped bolero jackets. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 13 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
  1. sheath
  2. wool
  3. vest
  4. casing
  5. coat
  6. gown
  7. covering
  8. hair
Noun
  • This sheath had been Old Ripper’s armor and had turned the shotgun pellets and rifle bullets over the years.
    — Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The team found that the upper bill’s internal bony structure is much shorter than its external sheath.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 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
  • Employees leaving the company can also take their company MacBooks with them, and Canva is removing the one-year vesting cliff for people who joined in the past year.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lenat’s team was wary of the pitfalls of vesting their machine with human attributes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of vest
Noun
  • In 2014, a 3D printer aboard the station squeezed out a faceplate for its own extruder casing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Six 9mm cartridge casings were recovered, according to prosecutors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • The actor wore a long, embellished coat with her ultra-dark espresso waves parted in the middle and styled in loose, super-shiny waves that flowed down past her shoulders.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2026
  • One coat of this delivered even, clump-free coverage and gave my lashes a noticeable lift, particularly at the outer edges.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of coat
Verb
  • Kim Kardashian In Mexico City, Kim Kardashian appeared at the All’s Fair season 2 premiere in a structured white Schiaparelli gown with a plunging neckline and horizontal cutouts along the fringed skirt.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Tackiness across the forehead could make more of a difference when they’re used to brushing hair away from their face.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Acute or chronic exposure to thallium can cause serious health problems, including nerve damage, gastroenteritis and hair loss.
    — Eva Flowe November 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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