jackets 1 of 2

noun

plural of jacket
1
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty

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as in wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick llamas are prized for their soft, lush jackets

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jackets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jacket
as in vests

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Recent Examples of jackets
Noun
Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Audiences wanted Maverick’s G-1, and the brand was already offering jackets with the same military roots and far more personality than most versions on the market. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Professional clothing items like slacks, blouses, and jackets give those trying to re-enter the workforce something to wear for interviews and work. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Next to the workshop, a small showroom displays scarves, shawls, jackets, bags and other products made from Pulu and Zeter. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Like me, my mom has a long torso, so cropped jackets tend to ride up. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Holiday will introduce fun novelty washes and colors, and the spring offering will double in size to include lightweight denim jackets, dresses, shorts and tops. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026 The Mystic of my childhood, though, had a modicum of edge — kids with anarchy symbols on their jackets skateboarded outside a coffee shop that reeked of weed, and locals got rowdy at a dysfunctional watering hole called the Draw Bridge Inne. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 The leather jacket Over the past year, both leather and suede jackets have made a strong comeback on our style radar. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
  1. sheaths
  2. wools
  3. vests
  4. casings
  5. coats
  6. cloaks
  7. coverings
  8. hairs
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Verb
  • The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of vests
Noun
  • Delicate electronics, fragile calibration tools or volatile medical supplies may require specialized qualification or shock-absorbing casings to withstand these forces.
    — Euihyeon Choi, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Xavier’s pistol cast 9-mm cartridge casings into a flower bed and around a trailer parked at the curb as the father tried to evade being shot by his son in midafternoon, in the open in front of four landscapers.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • The idea of allergy-friendly dogs is not new, and breeds like poodles are often recommended for their hypoallergenic coats.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Here, the two twin in camel coats in an off-duty moment at Paris Fashion Week 2022.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
Verb
  • The Florida Constitution cloaks everything about executive clemency in unhealthy secrecy.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • The grants help pay for home improvements like upgrading roof coverings, retrofitting doors and windows, and reinforcing connections between walls and roofs.
    — Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This includes no photography or cell phone use, as well as the removal of facial coverings and hats.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • American inspectors in Michoacán, who monitor plantations and packing plants to ensure the fruit is pest-free, occasionally have found themselves in the cross-hairs.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The ancient Romans apparently ground their hairs into an excruciating poison.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of hairs

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