blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
1
: one that blazes
2
: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets
blazered adjective

Examples of blazer in a Sentence

He wore a blue blazer and khaki pants. a wool skirt and matching blazer
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Add a bolero or a cropped blazer for a little extra warmth. Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025 Before the year came to a close, the cereal utensil was repurposed once more: at the Toronto Film Festival in September, they were used as a peek-a-boo detail, hemming the black blazer that Blanchett wore like a metallic fringe. Leah Dolan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025 Pair these shorts with a white top and matching sneakers for a sleek monochromatic outfit, or dress them up with a blazer and heeled sandals for an evening look. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons. Booth Moore, WWD, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blazer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blazer was in the 15th century

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“Blazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blazer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

blazer

noun
blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color

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