English Explanatory Dictionary

Eisenhower jacket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A waist-length jacket or blouson developed for the U.S. Army during the later stages of World War II. It featured a pleated back, adjustable waist band, fly-front buttons, bellows chest pockets, slash side pockets, and shoulder straps.

Word forms

Eisenhower jacket Eisenhower jackets

Etymology

Named after the American military officer and statesman Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Synonyms

Ike jacket

Derived words

Eisenhower-jacketed
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