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

Kevin matched his wife’s aesthetic, also going for an all-black look featuring black leather boots, trousers, a T-shirt and a leather blazer. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

On her 14th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2025, the royal wore a double-breasted blazer in brown herringbone during an engagement alongside her husband William. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

That’s where Celine designer Michael Rider showed various iterations of voluminous pants that bloom and pool at the ankle, pairing them with slim sweaters, tailored suit jackets, blazers, and cardigans. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2026

There’s no need to overthink your warm-weather look; an oversized blazer, tank top, and cropped shorts will do just the trick. — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 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