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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verb

present tense third-person singular of jacket
as in vests

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Recent Examples of jackets
Noun
Formal attire is required, though the cruise line can provide suit jackets for those who don’t have them (or forgot one like me). — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026 What bothers me more is when passengers take up valuable overhead bin space with personal items like backpacks and jackets before everyone has finished boarding. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 July 2026 In an apparent first, the head of the city police decided to let his officers patrol without their jackets. — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Known for his colorful jackets and outspoken style, Ives even launched his own clothing line last year. — Yun Li, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Today, brands like Ralph Lauren and Gabriela Hearst regularly use leather fringe on the catwalk, while resale shops on Etsy and Depop continue to offer leather fringe jackets from the 1970s and beyond. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Makarim was greeted ahead of the hearing by dozens of supporters, many of them Gojek drivers wearing the company’s signature green jackets. — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The sandals were paired with colorful tights, bodysuits, intricate jackets and more pieces which complex layered together. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 In the 1980s such natural materials as python and ostrich skin were used to make motorcycle jackets and jeans, respectively. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
  1. sheaths
  2. wools
  3. vests
  4. casings
  5. coats
  6. cloaks
  7. coverings
  8. hairs
Noun
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 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
  • Investigators recovered spent pistol casings at the scene, the SBU said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Her body was found with gunshot wounds to the head and pistol casings, according to police and the Ukrainian Prosecutor’s Office.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • Simply applying a couple of coats of stain can safeguard your deck for years to come, but this doesn't mean that the stain will last forever.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of coats
Verb
  • 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
  • Yet, Seth and Bynum are skeptical of Herold, whose torment and anguish cloaks him better than his long grey coat.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • Videos posted on social media captured the individuals marching in their signature blue shirts, chinos and white face coverings.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Raspberries in particular can be difficult to clean because they’re covered in tiny hairs that the parasite likes to hang on.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Definition of hairs

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