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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Beneath the blazer, Watts added a white blouse with a Lavallière at the neckline, adding a statement sartorial element to the tailored look. Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 Some pulled on cardigans, while others wore red blazers. Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025 The Pops Suit Jacket is designed with glitzy stones emblazoned throughout the whole blazer. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025 Straight-leg jeans and an oversized blazer or jacket read effortlessly cool and have infinite day-to-night potential. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025 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 30 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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