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Added 1 October 2026

jacket

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ noun

In Latin: amiculum Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jacket at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any of certain types of outerwear. A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat . An outer garment (usually white) intended for chefs and which may be taken to signify status. A vest ; a waistcoat . A letter jacket.
He's hoping to earn his jacket this year.
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat .

verb

To confine (someone) to a straitjacket. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering.

Origin

From Middle French jacquet, diminutive of Old French jaque.

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