1
: one that blazes
2
: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets

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
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The brand sells everything from suits and blazers to hoodies and quarter fits. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Yesterday morning, at Milan’s Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Max Mara showed a collection of funnel-neck trench coats, unstructured blazers and linen safari jackets in mousy shades of grey and brown for spring 2027. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Related Articles The hero piece of Middleton’s Thursday ensemble was her Max Mara double-breasted blazer. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Incorporate burgundy blazers and outerwear into your wardrobe to break from your usual black and brown styles. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color
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