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

Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 June 2026

One of my favorite looks to wear on repeat in summer is a beautifully tailored, matching set like this blazer style. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Take after the actress by wearing them with a blazer on office days, or dress them down with a breezy blouse for casual occasions. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Waterhouse paired them with a black blazer and fitted, above-the-knee shorts, then broke the uninterrupted black with a narrow gold anklet on one leg. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 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