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 longtime journalist wore a chocolatey jumpsuit with a coordinated blazer. Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025 At first, the original poster (OP) wrote that his wife opted for a white blazer and asked him to use a Tide pen to get a stain out. Luke Chinman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Standout pieces include a blazer paired with wide-legged trousers and the new Carve fit, a modern silhouette with a straight outseam and shaped inseam that creates a slight bell at the bottom. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025 At Schiaparelli, Regina King completed her crisp white suit with one of the label’s surreal face bags, while model Kendall Jenner—who walked the runway—emerged post-show in a brown leather blazer coat, complete with a suede Hermès Birkin bag to match. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 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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