blouson

noun

: a garment (such as a dress) having a close waistband with blousing of material over it

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This khaki blouson offers a classic look similar to a cropped trench, but acts as a stylish alternative to the quintessential spring jacket. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 In fact, a design from his first collection landed on the cover of WWD — blouson sheer chiffon top with a red chiffon bra and sash worn with high-waisted white pique shorts. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025 There are also coats with corset-like elements, balloon sleeves, suit dresses and wool blousons and capes, among other items. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Outerwear was the top trending category, and the new bomber here morphed into the more couture-like bubble back blouson shape. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blouson

Word History

Etymology

French, from blouse

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blouson was in 1952

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“Blouson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouson. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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