jacket

noun
UK: /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
US: /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/

  1. A short coat, usually lightweight, worn for warmth or style.

    1. I need a jacket because it's cold outside today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a stylish leather jacket to the rock concert last night. [ ] [ ]

  2. An outer covering or protective layer for something.

    1. The book has a colorful jacket to protect its pages. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer inspected the cable's protective jacket for any signs of wear. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

coat outerwear cover casing
jacket transitive-verb

  1. To provide with a jacket or outer covering.

    1. We will jacket the pipes to prevent them from freezing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction crew had to jacket the exposed wires before the storm arrived. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jacket" in English means: A short coat, usually lightweight, worn for warmth or style., An outer covering or protective layer for something..

The phonetic transcription of "jacket" is /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jacket": coat, outerwear, cover, casing.

Example usage of "jacket": "I need a jacket because it's cold outside today.". More examples on the page.