red jacket: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

It is typically written as two separate words (a noun phrase), not hyphenated. Hyphenation ('red-jacket') might occur only when used as a modifier before a noun (e.g., 'a red-jacket policy'), which is rare.

Primarily clothing. It can be a nickname for someone who often wears one, or refer to a specific uniform (e.g., a bellhop, a member of a particular club or team). The historical term 'Redcoat' is a related but distinct noun.

A 'jacket' is generally waist-length or hip-length. A 'coat' is usually longer, often thigh-length or knee-length. However, in casual speech, they are sometimes used interchangeably. 'Redcoat' is also a specific historical term for a British soldier.

Use it as you would any noun phrase describing an item: with a determiner (a, the, my, that) and typically in a sentence position for an object or subject complement (e.g., 'She bought a red jacket.', 'The red jacket is mine.').

A jacket that is colored red.

Red jacket is usually neutral. used across formal, informal, and technical (e.g., fashion, military) contexts. in register.

Red jacket: in British English it is pronounced /ˌred ˈdʒæk.ɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌrɛd ˈdʒæk.ɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.