jacket

jack-et · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A short coat, typically extending to the waist or hips.

  2. 2.

    An outer covering or casing, especially for protection or insulation.

  3. 3.

    The skin of a potato, especially when baked.

Forms

plural: jackets

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    jacket potato — A baked potato served in its skin
  • •
    dust jacket — The paper cover on a hardback book
  • •
    life jacket — A flotation device worn for safety in water

Related words

See also: blazer, coat, vest
Synonyms: blazer, coat

Etymology

From Old French jaquette, diminutive of jaque ("short jacket"), possibly from Jacques (a common peasant name). First recorded in English in the 15th century.