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

Pair it with a blazer and flats for a business casual style, or wear it with heels and your favorite jewelry for date night, dinner with friends, or events. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026

The actress wore a wool gray suit with a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels and wide-leg trousers. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026

From a Gabriela Hearst powder pink suit that’s Bianca Jagger-worthy to a sharp, sexy black satin blazer courtesy of (who else) French brand Sandro, the best dressy pant suits for wedding guests are anything but stuffy. —Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026

Cox wore an all-black ensemble, pairing a slinky silk maxi skirt with a chic plunging blazer and pointed toe heels. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Feb. 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