jacket
word
/ˈdʒækət/
JA-kit
/dʒˈækɪt/
JA-kit
Definition
A jacket is a short coat that covers the upper body and is usually worn over other clothes for warmth, protection, or style.
Usage & Nuances
Usually shorter than a 'coat'. Common combinations include 'leather jacket', 'denim jacket', 'suit jacket', and 'winter jacket'. In British English, 'jacket' can also mean the top part of a suit, while in some contexts a heavier outer garment may be called a 'coat' instead.
Spanish: chaqueta - cazadoraPortuguese (BR): jaqueta - casaco curtoPortuguese (PT): casaco - jaquetaChinese (Simplified): 夹克 - 外套（短款）Chinese (Traditional): 夾克 - 外套（短款）Hindi: जैकेट - कोट (छोटा)Arabic: سترة - جاكيتBengali: জ্যাকেটRussian: куртка - пиджакJapanese: ジャケットVietnamese: áo khoácKorean: 재킷Turkish: ceketUrdu: جیکٹIndonesian: jaket
Example Sentences
He bought a new jacket for school.
basic
I need a jacket because it is cold outside.
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Her blue jacket is on the chair.
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Don't forget your jacket—it gets chilly at night.
natural
She threw on a jacket and ran out the door.
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That leather jacket looks great on you.
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