jacket

• Ein Kleidungsstück für den Oberkörper, meist mit Ärmeln und einem Verschluss vorne, das oft als äußere Schicht zum Wärmen oder als modisches Element getragen wird.

A noun referring to a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves and a front opening, often used as an outer layer for warmth or style.

1. Clothing itemA1formal

   A short coat, typically worn over other clothes for warmth or as part of a uniform.

   Jacke

   • She wore a leather jacket to the party.
   • He put on his jacket before going outside.
   • The school requires students to wear a blazer jacket.

   Synonymeanorakblazercoatwindbreaker

2. B1formal

   An outer covering or casing for something, such as a book, record, or wire.

   Hülle

   • The book has a dust jacket with a beautiful illustration.
   • The record jacket was damaged in the move.
   • The cable has a protective plastic jacket.

   Synonymecasingcovercoveringenvelopesheathsleevewrapper

3. Food itemA2informalbritish

   The skin of a baked potato.

   Kartoffel in der Schale

   • I ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans.
   • She prefers her baked potato with the jacket on.
   • The restaurant serves jacket potatoes with various toppings.

   Synonymepeelskin