donkey jacket

Frequency: 5.51.5 per million words

A short, heavy woolen coat worn by manual workers.

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Examples (10)

  • He wore a sturdy donkey jacket to work on the construction site.
  • The old man always had his trusted donkey jacket hanging by the door.
  • During the cold winter months, the manual workers relied on their warm donkey jackets.
  • She found a vintage donkey jacket in a second-hand shop, perfect for outdoor chores.
  • The distinctive donkey jacket is often associated with railway workers.
  • He pulled on his donkey jacket before heading out into the chilly morning.
  • Many labourers in Britain traditionally wear a donkey jacket for its durability.
  • The rough texture of his donkey jacket protected him from the elements.
  • My grandfather used to wear a donkey jacket when he was working in the docks.
  • The modern interpretation of the donkey jacket sometimes includes brighter colours.