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