blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
1
: one that blazes
2
: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets
blazered adjective

Examples of blazer in a Sentence

He wore a blue blazer and khaki pants. a wool skirt and matching blazer
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Shulman was equally polished in a cord blazer over a white shirt styled with suede boots. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 Nylons, silk shorts, and a dappled gray blazer completed my look. Junnelle Hogen, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025 Wear it under a leather blazer or faux fur coat to play with texture, or keep it simple with strappy heels. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

blazer

noun
blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color

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