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jackets 1 of 2

noun

plural of jacket
1
as in sheaths
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 wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick llamas are prized for their soft, lush jackets

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jackets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jacket
as in vests

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Recent Examples of jackets
Noun
Who What Wear notes the toggle closures and sharp shoulders on this year’s military jackets and frames the mood as early-aughts nostalgia, a reference point landing with millennial and older Gen Z shoppers. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Outerwear is the season’s headline act, with funnel-neck jackets, military coats and rich suede leading the way. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Prices start in the 200-euro range for jersey and top 2,000 euros for leather jackets. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Di Felice’s re-edition of the iconic vinyl mini skirts and jackets was an instant success, while his figure-hugging clubwear and boot-cut jeans cemented his reputation for a bold, distinctive style. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Barn and chore jackets add depth and visual interest to an outfit in a way that a basic black zip-up fleece or plain puffer coat cannot. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 Shadow details, like the textures of tree bark and animal fur in the shade, or the cuts and contours of black suit jackets, stay intact when watching in a dark room. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 According to a spokesperson, Sombr was wearing one of Michael’s personal customized leather jackets from the Faith era during the performance. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
  1. sheaths
  2. wools
  3. vests
  4. casings
  5. coats
  6. cloaks
  7. coverings
  8. hairs
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Verb
  • The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of vests
Noun
  • Police said the rounds appeared to be the same color and caliber as the casings found at the shooting scene.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers at Idaho National Laboratory have brought a custom dismantling rig online to peel the metal casings off radioactive fuel rods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • As September draws to a close and attention turns toward coats and knitwear, Lopez is thinking about bare skin, salt water, and disappearing somewhere with very little on the agenda.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of coats
Verb
  • The Florida Constitution cloaks everything about executive clemency in unhealthy secrecy.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • Facing a challenge from the right, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday that Italy would ban face coverings in schools.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 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 coverings
Noun
  • These hairs, including a lock clipped at his deathbed, were in a packet provided by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, and had not previously been available for analysis.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the transplanted hairs may shed during the early weeks before new growth begins.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairs

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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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