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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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2
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
Layer an undershirt under sweaters and jackets to absorb sweat and body oils. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Also, Lisa Yang makes an incredible long cashmere jacket great for both evening and travel. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 Sep. 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
  • On a network where women once seemed to have a uniform of bright sheath dresses, Jessica Tarlov is wearing sneakers.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Alcaraz is coming back from tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • On day one of London Fashion Week, H&M stepped directly into that debate (as well as further into the wool debate, when Peta protestors crashed the show).
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Designed with an elegant boat neckline and an ultra-soft blend of wool and modal, this pick looks and feels a lot more luxe than your average long-sleeve tee.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wool
Verb
  • Over the years, this problem has given rise to lawsuits challenging federal authority vested in coal producers, landlords, Amtrak and, most recently, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • About 308,000 warrant shares vested immediately and the remaining tranches vest contingent upon payments for the generators.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of vest
Noun
  • Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Apple Watch Ultra 4 comes in one size (49mm), one casing material (titanium), and one wireless configuration (GPS and cellular) for $799, the same as the Ultra 3.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • Brush lint, hair and surface debris from coats, wool and structured pieces.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The teen paired a white button-up shirt with baggy dark-wash jeans, black ballet slippers, a red purse, and a long brown coat.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of coat
Verb
  • At the 2026 Emmy Awards, Florence Pugh wore a pastel lilac gown from the label with off-the-shoulder design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In 2019, Euphoria had just premiered, and Zendaya made her presence known on the red carpet in a custom Vera Wang gown with a sheer corset and a slit inches from her hip.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of gown
Noun
  • Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv is ready to agree to a truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and the Black Sea.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Items like window coverings, outdoor lighting, storage sheds and automatic garage door openers all add economic value.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • Sonorous jaws bristled with the thick chin hairs of your least-favourite grandmother.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dimitris Giannetos, celebrity hair stylist, regards it as necessary upkeep.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hair

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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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