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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Wide jeans that have been given the patina of wear paired with sleeveles leather biker jackets or oversized blazers. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Selah, whom Hill shares with Rohan Marley, the son of the late, legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley, paired a navy blue blazer with a bright yellow feathery clutch purse and yellow shoes to match. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Repurpose a suit or blazer to give your little one wings. Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025 Nipped-waist blazers and horseshoe-like pendants lent Ashlyn’s runway a hint of the equestrian. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blazer

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 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

blazer

noun
blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color

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