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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The actor’s ensemble featured a double-breasted blazer with sharp lapels and pockets at the waist. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 With pieces like a varsity jacket perfect for all your fall events, a classic denim jacket and a structured blazer for any girl boss moment, the collection combines the nostalgia of the brand with what's new and now. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 In general, my take has been to keep the styling relatively simple, leaning on capsule wardrobe essentials like a fall blazer, barn jacket, or Fair Isle knit and letting the boots do the talking (or walking, really). Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025 An easy way to translate that is to take a pleated leather skirt, paired with a bright chunky knit for a pop of color and topped with a blazer or jacket. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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 6 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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