jacket — a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves and fastened down the front
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves and fastened down the front
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒækɪt/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework AND my favorite jacket - talk about a bad hair day!
- He forgot to wear a jacket and turned into a human popsicle.
- The jacket was so expensive that my wallet filed for bankruptcy.
jacket
NOUN[/ˈdʒækɪt/]
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves and fastened down the front
Image coming soon
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'jaquet', originally a diminutive form of the male name 'Jacques'. The term came to refer to the short tunic worn by peasants during the medieval period, eventually evolving into the modern concept of a jacket as an outer garment.
Breakdown
jaquet (Middle French diminutive of Jacques, originally denoting a short peasant tunic) + -et (diminutive suffix) → jacket (modern outer garment).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework AND my favorite jacket - talk about a bad hair day!”
“He forgot to wear a jacket and turned into a human popsicle.”
“The jacket was so expensive that my wallet filed for bankruptcy.”
“Please hang your jacket in the closet.”
“This jacket matches perfectly with your shoes.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.