English · Daily Life
jacket
/ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
[/ˈdʒæk.ɪt/]
short coat
Beginnernoun
Definition
A short coat worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and fastenings at the front.
Example
He grabbed his leather jacket from the hook and stepped out into the cool evening air.
He grabbed his leather jacket from the hook and stepped out into the cool evening air.
Etymology
From Old French 'jaquet', a diminutive of 'jaque', a kind of peasant tunic.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for outer garments and also the cover of a book, 'dust jacket'.