lumber jacket
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Definition
Noun: A short, warm outer jacket, typically made of heavy fabric and often featuring a front zipper or button closure. It is designed for casual wear and provides warmth in cool weather, historically associated with outdoor work or activities.
Usage
This noun refers to a specific type of garment. It is typically used in a singular form to describe the jacket itself. * You wear a lumber jacket. * He bought a new lumber jacket. * Her lumber jacket was very warm.
Examples
- He threw on his old lumber jacket before heading out to chop wood.
- The classic lumber jacket is often made of wool or a thick cotton blend.
- She prefers the practicality of a lumber jacket over a long coat.
Advanced Usage
- The term can evoke a sense of rugged, practical, or vintage style.
- His wardrobe has a utilitarian aesthetic, centered on durable boots and a well-worn lumber jacket.
Variants and Related Words
- Lumberjack shirt: A related item, this is a heavy, checked shirt, often made of flannel, associated with the same outdoor style.
- Trucker jacket: A similar style of short, casual jacket, often made of denim.
- Shacket: A modern portmanteau of "shirt" and "jacket," describing a shirt-style garment made from heavier, jacket-like materials.
Synonyms
- Work jacket: A jacket designed for manual labor.
- Field jacket: A lightweight jacket originally for military use, sometimes used interchangeably in casual contexts.
- Utility jacket: A jacket featuring multiple pockets and a practical design.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While there is no common idiom using "lumber jacket," the garment itself is sometimes symbolically linked to hard work, masculinity, or the outdoors in cultural descriptions.
- He wore the lumber jacket like a uniform, a symbol of his no-nonsense approach to life.
Noun
- a short warm outer jacket