Meaning of the word "lumber jacket" in English

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lumber jacket

US /ˈlʌm.bər ˌdʒæk.ɪt/
UK /ˈlʌm.bər ˌdʒæk.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a short, heavy jacket, typically made of wool or flannel, often with a plaid pattern, originally worn by lumberjacks

Example:
He wore a warm plaid lumber jacket to chop wood.
The vintage store had a great selection of old lumber jackets.
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