noun
Uncommon
Harrington
Harrington (noun) means a short, waist-length jacket with a zip front, often with a tartan lining, associated with 1950s-60s British youth style. Example: “He wore a green Harrington jacket over his shirt.”
noun
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A short, waist-length jacket with a zip front, often with a tartan lining, associated with 1950s-60s British youth style.
"He wore a green Harrington jacket over his shirt."
"The Harrington became a staple of mod and skinhead fashion in the UK."
How to use Harrington
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic British zip-up jacket style, often just called a "Harrington."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Harringtons
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Rhymes for Harrington
Lexington
Arlington
Remington
Eddington
Ellington
Wellington
Washington
Darlington
Huntington
Kensington
Carrington
Paddington
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Harrington” mean?
The word “Harrington” means a short, waist-length jacket with a zip front, often with a tartan lining, associated with 1950s-60s British youth style. In plain terms, a classic British zip-up jacket style, often just called a "Harrington.".
How do you use “Harrington” in a sentence?
Here is “Harrington” used in a sentence: “He wore a green Harrington jacket over his shirt.”
What part of speech is “Harrington”?
“Harrington” is a noun.
Is “Harrington” a common word?
“Harrington” is an uncommon word in modern English.
