Jacket
Noun
UK
/ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
US
/ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
Definition
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually for warmth or protection.
Example
"He wore a warm jacket outside."
"The jacket kept her dry and warm during the rainy walk to school."
"He bought a leather jacket to wear in winter because it is strong and warm."
Explanation
A jacket is a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually over a shirt or dress, to keep warm or dry. For example, he wore a jacket because it was cold. Jackets can be made of cotton, wool, leather, or other materials. Sometimes people use “jacket” for other coverings, like a book jacket, which is the cover of a book.