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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Christy Turlington attended the Ferragamo show during Milan Fashion Week in a khaki blazer and matching pleated trousers. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 As for the classic suit, Tosi revisited it in a pale pink version with a double-breasted blazer jacket and high-waist Bermuda pants for a dose of effortless cool even in boardrooms. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 The designer, who is eighty-six, looked a bit like a ship captain, in a navy blazer embellished with gold buttons. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 Wear one with sneakers and a trench for a day of sightseeing, then swap in tall boots and a blazer for dinner. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 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 7 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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