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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When the weather warms up, try a blazer and a miniskirt or a crisp button-down and long denim shorts. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026 His mother, Ellen, wearing a gold top and black blazer, beamed with pride, holding a yellow napkin to dry her tears. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 Spotlighting British brands once more, the royal wore a Holland Cooper blazer and Jigsaw trousers with a chocolatey brown turtleneck while visiting Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service, among other stops on her North of England tour. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 Bezos, 62, stepped out in a dark blue blazer and trousers, with a coordinating button-down shirt and tie, as seen in video of the couple entering the event together. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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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