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

One of the photos included a selfie with the singer, who is standing close to Hawkins and smiling extra big with her signature red lip and black jacket that is likely Kelce’s. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Outerwear and scarves remain hero categories, up double digits thanks to strong demand for heritage rainwear, lightweight jackets and other seasonal product. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 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

Following the stabbings, Kohberger fled the scene, but left trace amounts of DNA on a knife sheath, which authorities used to identify him as a suspect.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of sheath

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

Removing the casing allows engineers to use a much larger fan without making the engine excessively heavy.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
According to the Chicago Tribune, there were more than 60 rifle casings present at the intersection of South Calumet Avenue and 51st Street on Thursday night, as well as police tape across the entrance to the train station.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of casing

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Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
The process began with Rhino 406, a light blue epoxy base coat applied on the concrete to seal surface irregularities and establish a protective barrier.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of coat

Verb

The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.

— Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026
At the Odyssey premiere in Paris, Anne Hathaway appeared in a brown custom Louis Vuitton gown with a leather bustier and accordion skirt.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Additional jolts of sophistication come courtesy of a custom Area Environments wall covering, a gold mirror from Made Goods, Jiun Ho sconces, and German photographer Ellen von Unwerth’s black and white snapshot of a carefree Naomi Campbell.

— Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Definition of covering

Noun

The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The positivity rate rose to 21% among employees who underwent random hair testing, according to the company’s annual Drug Testing Index.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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