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
Recent Examples on the Web Highlights of the Duchovny edit include a double-breasted mohair suit ($2,745), calf leather derby shoes ($640), a linen bomber jacket ($2,995), suede sneakers ($495), a couple of pairs of pleated wool trousers ($745), a cashmere silk t-shirt ($560), and an unstructured cashmere blazer. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 The Nice Guy on April 12. 72 of 120 City Girl Jennifer Lawrence looks subtly glamorous in an oversized blazer and sunglasses while walking around N.Y.C.'s East Village on April 12. 73 of 120 Springtime Attire Looking leggy in high shorts, Paul Mescal enjoys a jaunt around New York City on April 12. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Corchado had returned to Texas after years at the Wall Street Journal and still dressed like a business correspondent, pairing shirts and blazers with blue jeans. Ieva Jusionyte, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024 Clark opted for a white satin blazer, matching mini skirt and cropped crystal top by Prada, while Brink hit the orange carpet in a black and white cutout gown featuring a dramatic slit. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024 The minimalist design is great for travelers looking to load up their wardrobe with easy, breezy basics, but the dress can also be elevated with a pair of heels and an oversized blazer for a night out on the town. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024 And whether you’re headed to the office or a dinner date, these wide-leg pants would look great paired with a white T-shirt and an oversized blazer. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024 The change of weather also signals that your wool coats can be traded in for light denim jackets or blazers layered over easy breezy outfits. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 At the stylish new outpost of Wall Street watering hole Harry’s — boasting elegant booths and bronze accents — blazers and pastels have been abandoned. Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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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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