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

Wear it solo under a blazer or layer it over a blouse, turtleneck, or simple T-shirt for endless styling options. —Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

Now bestsellers such as shirts are priced between 250 euros and 500 euros; pants start retailing at 300 euros, while blazer jackets cost between 1,000 euros and 2,000 euros for the most special pieces. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

For a sophisticated office look, go with an oversized blazer and baggy pants with a classic button-down layered underneath for a unique approach to suiting. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025

Pair with high-waist dark-wash jeans and a blazer or with wide-leg cream trousers for a look that’s laid-back yet sophisticated—ideal for a day of gallery- or museum-hopping in Madrid or London. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 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