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

Along with a soul patch and longer hair, Garfield donned a black flat cap, light sunglasses, and a bright blue blazer in the snap. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

One was a Mugler fall 2016 look, an edgy take on business chic featuring a croc-like pattern across a skirt and corseted blazer top. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026

Recently seen on the runways of fashion houses like Prada and Balenciaga, the popular trend has been styled with everything from sleeveless dresses, blazers, and jackets to classic riding capes, peeping out of the sleeve slots as seen above. —Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026

Lesets’s stirrup leggings brings confidence to Valentino’s crimson blazer. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 14 Jan. 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