Definition of jacket - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingshort coat worn on the upper body
- She wore a leather jacket to the party.
2.
protectionprotective cover for a book or record
- The book's jacket was beautifully illustrated.
3.
foodUK outer skin of a baked potatoUK
- I love eating potatoes with their jackets on.
4.
weaponsTECH. metal casing for ammunitionTECH.
- The bullet's jacket was made of copper.
5.
insulationTECH. insulating covering for a pipe or wireTECH.
- The electric wires were protected by a thick plastic jacket..
6.
mechanicsTECH. outer casing of an engine cylinderTECH.
- The engine's jacket helps with cooling.
7.
- He had a jacket for petty theft.
Verb
1.
protectionenclose or encase in a protective cover
- They jacketed the pipes to prevent damage.
2.
dressRare put outer clothing on someone or something for warmthRare
- She jacketed the child before going outside.
Images of jacket
short coat worn on the upper body 
protective cover for a book or record 
outer skin of a baked potato 
metal casing for ammunition 
insulating covering for a pipe or wire 
outer casing of an engine cylinder
Expressions with jacket
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exactly right, perfectly suited to a look or event
Maria's new jacket is spot-on for the office party tonight.
protective clothing worn while biking
He wore a biking jacket to stay safe on the road.
removable cover for a book, usually made of paper
The book jacket featured a stunning illustration of the novel's setting..
jacket filled with soft feathers for insulation
He wore his down jacket to stay warm during the ski trip..
similar to a jacket in appearance or style
The coat has a jacket-like design with buttons.
short jacket made from denim, usually worn casually
She wore a jeans jacket over her dress.
flotation device worn to keep a person afloat in water
He put on a life jacket before boarding the boat..
potato cooked with its skin on
She served a potato in its jacket with butter.
insulated jacket for skiing activities
She wore a bright ski jacket on the slopes.
tailored jacket not part of a suit, worn informally
He wore a sports jacket to the party.
jacket part of a formal suit
He wore a navy suit jacket to the meeting.
leather jacket worn by motorcyclists
He wore a black biker jacket while riding his motorcycle.
removable paper cover on a book for protection and promotion
The dust jacket kept the book clean and advertised the story.
jacket originally designed for military pilots
The museum displayed a World War II flight jacket.
jacket given for achievement, showing a school's letter or emblem
He wore his letter jacket to the game.
short fitted outerwear for pilots, often padded, sometimes with fur collar
He wore a pilot jacket with a thick collar during winter flights.
casual jacket often lightweight, sometimes in club or school colors
He wore a sport jacket to the party.
make the jacket fit more snugly
He had to tighten the jacket before the race.
wasp with yellow and black stripes
A yellow jacket stung me in the garden.
special vest or coat that helps the wearer stay cool
The athlete wore a cooling jacket before the race in hot weather.
formal jacket for men, often white or black
He wore a dinner jacket to the gala.
soft and fluffy jacket resembling a teddy bear's fur
She wore a teddy bear jacket to stay warm.
short jacket with zip front and gathered waist
He wore a black bomber jacket to the party.
jacket with overlapping fronts and two button rows
He wore a navy double-breasted jacket to the meeting.
Origin of jacket
French, jaquette (jacket)
Terms with jacket included in their meaning
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clothing
semi-formal jacket often worn as uniform or by club members
clothing
small pocket on the front of a shirt or jacket
inner pocket
inside pocket of a coat or jacket
office attire
formal matching jacket and trousers for office workers
clothing
jacket made from fleece fabric
safety gear
sleeveless safety jacket that keeps a person afloat in water
warm clothing
heavy jacket with a hood for cold weather
fashion
women's outfit with a matching jacket and skirt
business attire
business suit with jacket, vest, and trousers
business attire
matching jacket and trousers or skirt
suit
consisting of a jacket, waistcoat, and trousers
fashion
woman's suit with a jacket and skirt or trousers
coat
thin jacket protecting from wind and sometimes light rain
clothing
informal name for a waist-length flight jacket
formal wear
formal attire consisting of a matching jacket and trousers
books
paper jacket for a book with promotional info
women's attire
woman's suit consisting of pants and a matching jacket
fashion accessory
small decorative cloth worn in the breast pocket of a jacket
clothing
casual jacket worn for informal occasions
men's jacket
casual jacket for men, sometimes single-breasted or in club colors
clothing
short jacket open at the front
fashion
formal outfit for women with trousers and jacket
gym outfit
clothing consisting of a jacket and trousers for sport or casual wear
acr: dinner jacket
formal jacket worn with a bow tie
Examples of jacket in a sentence
The jacket was too warm for summer. The record's jacket was torn and faded. He admired the glossy jacket of the new release. The jacket of the potato adds a nice texture. She prefers her potatoes with the jacket left on. The jacket of the round was damaged.
Inspect the jacket for any signs of wear. The pipe's jacket was damaged, causing a leak. A metal jacket was used to protect the cables. The jacket was removed for maintenance. A crack in the jacket caused a leak. The detective checked his jacket for any past offenses. Her jacket included several charges from previous years. The cables were jacketed for safety. They jacketed the wires to prevent wear. He jacketed the statue for protection. The workers jacketed the pipes for insulation.
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- French:veste, gainer, ...
- German:Jacke, ummanteln, ...
- Italian:giacca, rivestire, ...
- Spanish:chaqueta, revestir, ...
- Portuguese:casaco, encapar, ...
- Chinese:夹克, 包裹, ...
- Japanese:ジャケット, ジャケットする, ...
- Arabic:سترة, غَلَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:זַ׳קֶט, לְבַדֵּד, ...
- Russian:куртка, обернуть, ...
- Ukrainian:куртка, обгортати, ...
- Hindi:जैकेट, ढकना, ...
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