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

Traditional prep was about rules—blazers, pleated skirts, sweaters knotted neatly around the shoulders. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

Staff wear blazers and ties, but the service is anything but stuffy. —Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Meanwhile, Gregg Donovan, who donned a black top hat and red blazer, carried a laminated sign welcoming Kimmel back. —Sarah Whitten,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025

The sculpted blazers, cozy cardigans and double-breasted coats reflect the brand’s contemporary, classic and minimalist aesthetic through a neutral palette with a touch of red, which is present in both the collection and the pop-up’s layout. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 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