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

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

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