Eisenhower jacket

noun

Ei·​sen·​how·​er jacket

ˈīzᵊnˌhau̇|(ə)r,

|ə sometimes -zᵊnˌau̇|

: a short jacket fitting snugly at the waist and cuffs

specifically : one used as a part of a military uniform

Word History

Etymology

after Dwight D. Eisenhower, born 1890 American general and 34th U.S. president

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Rhymes for Eisenhower jacket

• bracket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket