jacket

• Vêtement porté sur le haut du corps, généralement avec des manches et une fermeture devant, servant de couche extérieure pour la chaleur ou le style ; peut désigner une veste, un blazer, une veste d'intérieur ou un vêtement similaire.

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.

   Vêtement de dessus court

   • 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.

   Synonymesanorakblazercoatwindbreaker

2. B1formal

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

   Enveloppe ou revêtement protecteur

   • 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.

   Synonymescasingcovercoveringenvelopesheathsleevewrapper

3. Food itemA2informalbritish

   The skin of a baked potato.

   Peau de pomme de terre cuite au four

   • 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.

   Synonymespeelskin