jacket

Definition

  • noun: a piece of clothing that is worn on your upper body over another piece of clothing (such as a shirt)
  • noun: a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
  • verb: to put a jacket on
  • synonyms: thrash, beat, coat

Examples

  • a suit with a double-breasted 'jacket'

  • The 'dust jacket' was torn.

  • a warm 'jacket'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes, I'm trying to get a copy of a receipt... ...for a computer that I bought there. It was . I remember I talked to a guy, had, like, a maroon sport jacket... ...and he might have had a toupee. Oh, it was a weave? Okay, well, then I'll come by. Okay, bye. Anybody want to take a walk down (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2
  • (..) "Where the hell is that but..." I mean, is it that hard to get black, round buttons... ...that they make it into a whole thing? Like this is such a great jacket. These buttons are so unique, so one-of-a-kind. You'll never find them. We'll save you the trouble... ...of knocking your brains out. (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2