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

Old money outfits incorporate logoless blazers and sweaters the characters would wear on Succession. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Isla Fisher paired them with a matching blazer, and Katie Holmes styled them with a sleek sleeveless top. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

The follow-up videos, which show her in a dark blazer, prepping her medications in the greenroom, make for powerful images. — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

One standout item for Fitoussi was the bold red blazer Emily wears at the end of Season 5. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

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