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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Style with a cropped tee or blazer depending on your plans. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 Gamble, 44, matched with Jenner in a smart all-black look consisting of a blazer, T-shirt and matching pants, and accessorized his outfit with a silver chain necklace. Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025 Horse racing fans and those who like to wear over-the-top hats and stylish blazers can show off their expertise and fashion sense at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s opening day on Friday, July 18. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025 The brand transformed timeless basics such as navy blue dress shirts and pinstriped blazers were reimagined with off-kilter cuts. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 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 13 Jul. 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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