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jacket

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈdʒækət// UK //dʒˈækɪt// jack·et General-service Slang

n. a short coat that you wear over your clothes to stay warm or dry. It usually has sleeves and opens at the front.

n. an outer garment extending to the waist or hips, typically having sleeves and a front fastening. Often used as a protective layer against weather or as part of a formal suit.


SIMPLE

Don't forget to wear a warm jacket today.

CONTEXTUAL

He zipped up his waterproof jacket before stepping out into the heavy rain.

COMPLEX

The tailored wool jacket provided a sharp silhouette that complemented the formal requirements of the evening's gala.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French jacquet, diminutive of Old French jaque.

Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'wear', 'put on', or 'take off'.

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