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ike jacket

C1
UK/ˈaɪk ˌdʒækɪt/US/ˈaɪk ˌdʒækɪt/

Specific/Historical

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Definition

Meaning

A waist-length, heavy cotton jacket with four pockets and a buttoned front, originally issued as standard military uniform.

A casual, utilitarian jacket of military origin, now also worn as a fashion item.

Linguistics

Semantic Notes

The term refers to a specific historical garment and is not a generic term for a jacket. Its use outside historical or fashion contexts is rare.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

The term is understood in both variants but is more likely to be encountered in American contexts due to its origin in US military history.

Connotations

Primarily connotes military history, vintage fashion, or utilitarian workwear.

Frequency

Low frequency in general usage; slightly higher in specialized contexts (history, fashion).

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
originalvintagearmymilitaryWWII
medium
worncottonolive-drabsurplus
weak
classicheavypocket

Grammar

Valency Patterns

wear an Ike jacketan Ike jacket from the waran original Ike jacket

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Strong

M-1944 Field Jacket

Neutral

field jacketmilitary jacketutility jacket

Weak

short coatbattle jacket

Vocabulary

Antonyms

tuxedo jacketblazerdinner jacketcardigan

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “None directly associated with the term.”

Usage

Context Usage

Business

Unlikely to be used.

Academic

Used in historical, military history, or fashion studies contexts.

Everyday

Rare; used by vintage clothing enthusiasts or in discussions of military surplus.

Technical

Used in precise descriptions of military uniforms and their specifications.

Examples

By Part of Speech

adjective

British English

  • He preferred the Ike-jacket style for its practicality.

American English

  • The Ike-jacket look is back in fashion this season.

Examples

By CEFR Level

A2
  • This is an old army jacket.
B1
  • He wore a short military jacket with many pockets.
B2
  • The vintage store sold an original Ike jacket from World War II.
C1
  • The utilitarian design of the Ike jacket, with its four ample pockets and durable cotton fabric, made it ideal for field operations.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'Ike' as in General Eisenhower, who popularised the jacket, plus 'jacket'.

Conceptual Metaphor

UTILITY IS MILITARY / HISTORY IS A GARMENT

Watch out

Common Pitfalls

Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)

  • Avoid translating "Ike" (a proper name). It is not a generic descriptor. The Russian equivalent is often "куртка "а́йк"" or more generically "военная полевая куртка".
  • It is a specific type, not just any short jacket.

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'Ike jacket' to refer to any casual short jacket.
  • Spelling as 'Ike jacket' without capitalising 'Ike'.
  • Pronouncing 'Ike' with a short 'i' sound (/ɪk/) instead of the long 'i' (/aɪk/).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The , named after General Eisenhower, was standard issue for US troops in the later stages of World War II.
Multiple Choice

What is an 'Ike jacket' primarily associated with?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It is named after General Dwight D. 'Ike' Eisenhower, who helped popularise its use during World War II.

The Ike jacket (M-1944) is a specific type of field jacket. 'Field jacket' is a broader category.

Yes, original vintage versions can be found in military surplus stores, and modern reproductions are sold as fashion or workwear items.

Original WWII-era Ike jackets were made from a heavy, olive-drab cotton sateen or herringbone twill.