blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər 

1

: one that blazes

2

: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets

blazered

ˈblā-zərd 

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

The cover was photographed in London by Craig McDean and styled by Elizabeth Stewart, with Roberts wearing a black Phoebe Philo shirt and blazer, and chunky gold and diamond jewelry by Tiffany & Co. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025

The couple wore matching all-black outfits, with Landon in a black beaded blazer and Skyla in a black bodycon dress with sheer and lace accents. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

Manon Bannerman and Megan Meiyok Skiendiel put differing spins on conical bras as outerwear, one peeking from under a blazer and the other over a figure-hugging dress. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025

In late August, Lawrence stepped out in an outfit made up of seasonless basics, pairing an airy black midiskirt with an untucked white T-shirt and a single-breasted Dissh blazer. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for blazer

• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser
• razor
• taser
• appraiser

Kids Definition

blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər 

: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color