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Denim Jacket: Meaning, Examples & How to Wear
Meaning 1：jean jacket (Denim Jacket)
Denim Jacket
/ˈdɛnɪm ˈdʒækɪt/
n.
A casual jacket made from denim fabric, often with pockets and fastenings like buttons or a zipper.
jean jacket
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/dʒiːn ˈdʒækɪt/
n.
A short coat made from denim fabric, typically featuring pockets, buttons or a zipper, worn casually.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Denim (from French 'serge de Nîmes') + Jacket (from French 'jaquette', a short coat).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'den' (comfy room) + 'jack' (sturdy tool) – a denim jacket is both comfortable and durable.
📖 Example
On a sunny weekend, she paired her dress with a denim jacket for a relaxed look at the park picnic.
On a sunny weekend, she paired her dress with a denim jacket for a relaxed look at the park picnic.
🔗 Collocations
wear a denim jacket – To put on or have on a denim jacket as an item of clothing.
blue denim jacket – A denim jacket that is colored blue, the most common shade.
denim jacket with buttons – A denim jacket that uses buttons instead of a zipper for closure.
🔄 Synonyms
jean jacket (n.) – Another term for a denim jacket, emphasizing the jean fabric.
trucker jacket (n.) – A style of denim jacket with a button front and two chest pockets, originally worn by truck drivers.
denim coat (n.) – A longer or heavier version of a denim jacket, often lined.
🚫 Antonyms
leather jacket (n.) – A jacket made from leather, a more formal or edgy alternative to denim.
silk blazer (n.) – A dressy jacket made from silk, typically worn for formal occasions.
down vest (n.) – A sleeveless coat filled with down feathers, offering insulation but different style.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Denim fabric originated in Nîmes, France. The denim jacket became iconic in the American West, later a staple of casual fashion and youth culture worldwide.
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