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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The suit consisted of a double-breasted blazer and matching wide-leg trousers. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 This one can be styled with anything from your favorite blazer and jeans combination, to a chic shirtdress in the warmer months. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 Girls in high heels, shaky on their legs; boys dressed comically like businessmen, in blazers and dress shoes. Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025 Style it with an oversized blazer and wide-leg trousers for an editorial edge, or soften the look with a silk blouse and midi skirt for vintage-meets-modern appeal. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 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 8 Apr. 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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