Coats and Jackets: English Vocabulary List

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

"Put on your coat."

"He took off his coat after entering the warm room."

a pullover, jacket, etc. that is made from fleece material

"She wore a warm fleece."

"During the chilly autumn hike, he appreciated the insulating properties of his soft fleece jacket."

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

"Wear your jacket."

"She grabbed her light jacket before heading out into the cool evening air."

a woolen or cotton piece of clothing with long sleeves and no buttons, which covers the upper body

"Wear the jersey."

"He wore his favorite basketball jersey to the game to show support for his team and its star player."

a type of outerwear designed to prevent water from penetrating through the fabric and reaching the wearer's skin

"This waterproof jacket keeps me dry."

"The waterproof jacket kept him dry even during the heaviest rainstorm on his hike through the mountains."

a set of outerwear that includes a separate jacket or coat and a pair of matching pants

"He bought a two-piece suit."

"The elegant two-piece suit, consisting of a tailored blazer and matching trousers, was perfect for the formal occasion."

a loose, long, and typically waist-length coat or cloak, often worn as a garment for warmth or style

"Her manteau is elegant."

"The queen wore a royal manteau of crimson velvet trimmed with white fur for the coronation ceremony."

a short, waist-length jacket with long sleeves that is open at the front and often worn by women

"She wore a short bolero."

"She wore a short black bolero jacket over her evening dress to cover her shoulders without hiding the gown."

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

"He wore a black suit."

"He wore his best suit to the job interview because he wanted to make a good impression on the hiring manager and show that he was professional and serious."