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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA classic British zip-up jacket style, often just called a "Harrington."

Word forms

Harringtons plural

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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.