noun

jacket

jacket, coat, cover

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.

((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.

Synonyms: coat, blazer

From Old French 'jaquet', a diminutive of 'jaque', a short tunic.

A very common word for an outer layer of clothing, usually lighter than a coat.

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