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

Nights out in Florence called for a more sophisticated look than what’s common in American cities, making a classic black blazer the best option for looking put-together and fashionable. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Of recent, Rihanna has been embracing 2016 codes of style, giving some of the era’s most divisive trends a contemporary Rihanna spin—the office-to-club blazer and leggings and pumps combo included. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2026

Across the Atlantic, Usher attends the Louis Vuitton menswear fashion show in Paris, and back in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez rocks a blazer for a business meeting. —Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

True to the men’s trade show DNA, classic check and plaid outerwear, blazers and vests were prominent. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 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