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 brand offers 54-inch ties tailored for the office-core woman who styles with power suits, tank tops, or oversized blazers. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Johansson paired the blazer with a black vest and basic black trousers. Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 Law wore a gray blazer and sheer vest over his collared shirt. Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Similarly, dress pants and casual pants can be washed after every two to three wears; blazers, suit jackets, and other jackets, after every four to five wears. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blazer 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Jan. 2025.

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blazer

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

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