Leatherjackets

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of durable outerwear often made from animal hide, designed for warmth and protection against weather
2. Outer garments crafted from leather typically characterized by a close-fitting style, often associated with motorcycle culture
3. Protective clothing made from tough animal skin, usually featuring zippers and sometimes adorned with patches or insignias

Etymology: "Leatherjackets" is the plural of "leatherjacket", a compound of "leather" and "jacket". The "leather" part is the tanned hide that gives the garment its toughness, and "jacket" is a short coat, so the word literally describes a short coat made of leather. Because it is a plain compound of two English words, there is no foreign root or sound change to trace. The plural is simply the regular "-s" form of the singular, so the word follows the same pattern as any other noun ending in a consonant. Its meaning comes straight from the two parts, with no shift in sense from the original components.

Synonyms: biker jackets, motorcycle jackets