What does "jacket" mean?

"Jacket" means: A short coat you wear over your clothes. Example: "Bring your jacket, it might be cold."

How do you say jacket in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, jacket is ז'קט. In Spanish, it is chaqueta.

How do you pronounce "jacket"?

Jacket is pronounced /ˈdʒækɪt/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Jacket — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

jacket

/ˈdʒækɪt/

noun

A short coat you wear over your clothes

“Bring your jacket, it might be cold.”

ז'קט

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Jacket is a noun in the clothing category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A short coat you wear over your clothes" In Hebrew, jacket translates to ז'קט.

Example Sentences

He grabbed his jacket from the hook because it was cold outside.
The firefighter's special jacket protects them from heat and flames.
She zipped up her jacket and pulled on her gloves before heading out.

Did You Know? The word "jacket" comes from the Old French name "Jacques" (Jack), which was a common nickname for a peasant — so a jacket was originally a simple working person's garment! Life jackets are not actually jackets — they are buoyancy aids that keep you afloat in water. They are called jackets because they are worn like a jacket.