Eisenhower jacket

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Eisenhower jacket (plural Eisenhower jackets)

  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.
    Synonym: Ike jacket

Derived terms

  • Eisenhower-jacketed
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