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

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

The couple manned their shop selling traditional blouses, deer eye necklaces and other artisanal goods on the procession grounds. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024

Chrissy Teigen also wore a polka-dot blouse while visiting Live with Kelly and Mark, as did Kelly Clarkson while hosting an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show in February. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

Certainly, the delicious costuming by Mitchell Travers (The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Hustlers) hints that something might be awry with Alice given her willingness to wear a purple, teal and blue plaid coordinating blouse and pedal pusher set that doesn’t quite suit her coloring. —Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024

Likewise, Kahlo’s red lipstick and fingernails, the yarn decorating her woven hair and blouse, and perhaps even the high blush of her cheeks are thought to symbolize her Communist sympathies. —Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024

In the photo on her funeral program, Scott wears a white blouse and a white cardigan, her hair a smooth helmet. —Cindy Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024

Johansson showed up during yesterday’s cold open wearing a replica of Britt’s green blouse and cross necklace. —Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 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