jacket
jacket
Pronunciation
IPA phonetic spelling for "jacket": /ˈdʒækɪt/
Breakdown by syllable sounds:
First syllable (ˈdʒæk):
/ˈ/: primary stress on the first syllable
/dʒ/: voiced affricate consonant, similar to the "j" sound in "jump"
/æ/: short "a" vowel sound, like in "cat"
Second syllable (ɪt):
/k/: voiceless velar plosive consonant, similar to the "k" sound in "kit"
/ɪ/: near-close near-front unrounded vowel sound, like the short "i" in "bit"
Word Form Variations
The word "jacket" has the following word form variations:
Number:
Singular: jacket
Plural: jackets
There is no verb form of "jacket" in standard English. However, in some informal contexts, you might see "to jacket" used to mean "to put on a jacket." This is not considered grammatically correct formal usage.
Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun:
A short coat with long sleeves, typically reaching the hips or waist.
Synonyms: coat (informal), blazer (more formal), windbreaker (lightweight jacket for wind protection)
Antonyms: shirt, vest (garments without sleeves)
A protective or insulating cover for an object.
Synonyms: case, sheath, sleeve (for records), shell (for bullets)
Antonyms: (no direct antonym, but opposites could be based on the specific function, e.g. "exposed" for an object without a protective jacket)
Note:
There is no verb form of "jacket" in standard English.
"Jacket potato" is a baked potato cooked with the skin on. It's a specific use of the noun "jacket" referring to the potato's skin.
Examples of Use
1. Clothing:
Book: "She grabbed a denim jacket from the back of her chair." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
Newspaper: "The model strutted down the runway in a sequined leather jacket." (The New York Times)
Online Publication: "A guide to choosing the perfect winter jacket for your needs." (Wired)
Movie: "Indiana Jones adjusted his brown leather fedora and grabbed his whip from his jacket pocket." (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
Social Media: "Feeling cool in my new bomber jacket today! #ootd" (Twitter)
2. Protective Covering:
Science Magazine: "The researchers carefully removed the protective jacket from the delicate butterfly specimen." (National Geographic)
Instruction Manual: "Make sure the life jacket is properly inflated before entering the water." (Boating safety manual)
Restaurant Menu: "Baked potato with a choice of cheese and bacon jacket." (Restaurant menu)
Podcast: "Did you know the Earth's core has a solid inner jacket and a liquid outer core?" (Science education podcast)
10 Famous Quotes Using the term Jacket
While there aren't many direct quotes featuring "jacket" in a profound way, here are ten interesting quotes that use the word in various contexts:
"A torn jacket is soon mended; but hard words bruise the heart of a child." - Proverb (highlights the emotional impact vs. physical mending)
"The whole thing of clothes is insane. You can spend a dollar on a jacket in a thrift store and a thousand dollars on a jacket in a shop. And if you saw those two jackets walking down the street, you probably wouldn't know which was which." - Erma Bombeck (humorously points out the subjective value of clothing)
"I always love to dress up, but I usually end up in a leather jacket and boots!" - Gwen Stefani (illustrates personal style preference)
"I played rugby for years, and I had a rugby jacket that I lost when I was 14. Somehow my brother found it in storage 15 years later, and he gave it back to me for my 30th birthday." - Jake Gyllenhaal (sentimental value attached to a specific jacket)
"I pretty much live in my denim jacket. The best thing about this piece is that it can be worn in every season." - Gigi Hadid (fashion statement)
"It's not about the money, man. It's about putting on that Hall of Fame jacket one day." - Peyton Manning (athlete's ambition related to a specific achievement jacket)
"There are heroes and there are villains. Heroes wear capes. Villains wear leather jackets." - Augustus McCrae (literary trope referencing jacket as a villain's attire) [Source: "Holes" by Louis Sachar]
"Some days you just have to put on a brave face and a bomber jacket." - Unknown (playful association of a jacket with emotional state)
"My therapist told me the world doesn't owe me anything. Not even a decent cup of coffee. Especially not a decent cup of coffee in a to-go jacket." - Jerry Seinfeld (comedic reference to the disposable sleeve for a cup)
"Coffee. Black. Strong. In a to-go jacket... just kidding, I brought a mug because I care about the environment." - Lena Dunham (playful subversion of the previous quote)
Etymology
The word "jacket" actually travels back in time through a few different languages! Here's the simplified story:
The very distant relative of "jacket" is an Arabic word "shakk" which meant something like a "breastplate" worn for protection.
This word travelled to other languages like Hebrew and Aramaic, with a similar meaning.
Around the 1300s, French picked up a word "jaque" which referred to a short, fitted tunic, possibly influenced by the Arabic word for armour.
From this French word, Middle English (between 1150 and 1500) borrowed the term "jacquet" which meant a small or lightweight tunic.
Finally, by the mid-1400s, English shortened "jacquet" to our modern word "jacket" which still refers to a garment for the upper body, but not necessarily as short or fitted as the original tunic.
Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Jacket
Literal Phrases:
Change into your jacket: This simply means to put on a jacket.
Zip up your jacket: To fasten the zipper on your jacket.
Leather jacket: A jacket made from leather.
Life jacket: A buoyant vest worn for safety in water.
Dust jacket: The removable paper cover protecting a book.
Figurative Phrases:
Get (someone's) jacket: Informal way to say to physically remove someone from a place, often used in sports (e.g., "The referee gave the player a red card and got his jacket").
On the jacket: Something certain to happen (e.g., "That promotion is on the jacket for you").
Up for grabs: Available for anyone to take (often phrased as "up for grabs like a free jacket").
Straight jacket: A restraining garment used in some medical situations. (figuratively) Can also describe a rigid or controlling situation.
In someone's pocket: Having a strong influence over someone (e.g., "The politician has the whole city council in his jacket").
Idioms:
Cold shoulder: To be unfriendly or ignore someone (not literally giving them a cold shoulder, but the act is as chilling as not offering warmth with a jacket).
Try on someone else's shoes: To experience someone else's situation (wearing someone else's shoes is like putting on their jacket and seeing the world from their perspective).
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Source Information
Definition of jacket from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.