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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In the clip, Sunday Rose could be seen wearing a red blazer and black skirt, pairing them with a navy V-neck sweater and a white collared shirt. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 May 2025 The collaboration resulted in 14 takes on the blazer crafted from fabrics normally used in men’s drapery. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 Moore notes that while McMillan isn’t a blazer on the field, his urgency as a route runner will be turned up a notch as a pro. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025 Her Victoria Beckham look was the perfect subtle nod to naked dressing: Gerber wore a boxy blazer and mini dress with a pair of sheer thigh-level stockings. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 May 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 27 May. 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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