blouse

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noun

ˈblau̇s 

 also  ˈblau̇z

plural blouses ˈblau̇-səz 

-zəz

1

a

: a long loose overgarment that resembles a shirt or smock and is worn especially by workmen, artists, and peasants

b

: the jacket of a uniform

2

: a usually loose-fitting garment especially for women that covers the body from the neck to the waist

blousy

ˈblau̇-sē 

-zē

adjective

blouse

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verb

ˈblau̇s 

ˈblau̇z

bloused; blousing

intransitive verb

: to fall in a fold

coats that blouse above the hip

transitive verb

: to cause to blouse

Examples of blouse in a Sentence

Noun

She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The blouse is part of Drummond’s fashion line that incorporates her signature florals into comfortable, stylish pieces that can be worn for various occasions. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024

Choose business attire like a button-down shirt or blouse with dress pants or a skirt, avoiding loud patterns or distracting accessories. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024

The 46-piece collection, which ranges from $80 to $500, puts the spotlight on flared trousers, angular blazers, satin blouses, spaghetti-strap slips, and even accessories—all rendered in a color palette of soft pastels and neutrals. —Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024

Then a woman in a white blouse and a black skirt arrives on the stairs, grabs the microphone, and puts her arm around the speaker’s shoulder. —Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024

This summer, women’s fashion brand Aur Society will also open in Oak Park Mall, selling dresses, blouses, accessories and other items. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024

This season’s offerings: A sheer blouse in a geometric print for around $40, men’s solid color pique polo shirts in earthy tones (sky blue, mossy green) for around $30, and kids graphic T-shirts for around $15. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024

Amazon's fashion department is overflowing with options ranging from tunic dresses to blouses. —Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024

Priscilla Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli jacket; Riley Keough wears a Roberto Cavalli mini dress; and Lisa Marie Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli satin blouse and vest. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024

Verb

The high neckline, short sleeves, bloused top, pockets, and waist tie offer a more casual vibe — however, the variety of floral, striped, and polkadot prints add a bit of formality. —Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French

First Known Use

Noun

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

1894, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

blouse

noun

ˈblau̇s,

 also  ˈblau̇z

1

: a loose outer garment like a shirt or smock varying from hip-length to calf-length

2

: a usually loose-fitting garment especially for women covering the body from the neck to the waist