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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Almost all of her daytime choices are neutral tones — soft grays or muted colors, pinstriped wool blazers and soft charcoals. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026 Buttons also accentuated the cuffs of Middleton’s blazer. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Starting with everyone’s favorite affordable brand, Quince is selling a structured blazer and a pair of matching pleated trousers, both made from 100 percent European linen to keep you cool and feel soft against your skin. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026 Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci. Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 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 11 May. 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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