jacket
Translation
jacket, coat, cover
Examples
It's cold, so wear a jacket.
It's cold, so wear a jacket.
The book has a nice jacket.
The book has a nice jacket.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) jacket an item of clothing for the upper body He bought a new leather jacket.
((a/the)) jacket a protective cover for a book The book jacket was beautifully designed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coat, blazer
Etymology
From Old French 'jaquet', a diminutive of 'jaque', a short tunic.
Memory Tips
A very common word for an outer layer of clothing, usually lighter than a coat.