blouse

noun \ ˈblau̇s also ˈblau̇z \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

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Definition of blouse

plural blouses play \ˈblau̇-səz, -zəz\

1 a : a long loose overgarment that resembles a shirt or smock and is worn especially by workmen, artists, and peasants

b : the jacket of a uniform

2 : a usually loose-fitting garment especially for women that covers the body from the neck to the waist

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blousy

play \ˈblau̇-sē, -zē\ adjective

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Examples of blouse in a Sentence

She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.

Recent Examples of blouse from the Web

The model uses two rods to hang the majority of her blouses, button-ups and jackets, then keeps hundreds of tees neatly folded in shelving units throughout the rest of the room.

— kaitlyn frey, PEOPLE.com, "Kendall Jenner's Overflowing Closet Proves that Khlo-C-D Isn't Genetic," 29 Mar. 2018
Margie Hawkins, 64, sported a golden blouse and golden shoes and black pants.

— john pope, NOLA.com, "A solemn, reverent crowd awaited Tom Benson's funeral procession at Jackson Square," 23 Mar. 2018
Gross, who is African-American, and wore a silk rose pinned to her blouse, and rings on every finger, said.

— charles bethea, The New Yorker, "In Rural Georgia, Black Stacey and White Stacey Face Off," 21 May 2018
New slacks and blouses to wear to work, not to mention versatile skirts and dresses.

— katelyn burns, Glamour, "After My Marriage Ended, the ‘Too Expensive’ Couch Saved My Sanity," 2 May 2018
The faux wrap style on this blouse is not only fun and flattering but also a great option that will take you from work to weekend.

— NBC News, "Work looks for millennial women this spring," 6 Apr. 2018
Women wear classic blouses with a nice skirt or slacks.

— mike ward, Houston Chronicle, "Democratic governor's debate: 10 things to watch for tonight," 10 May 2018
The actress added a billowy white tie-neck blouse (left undone of course) to her emerald green two-piece.

— chrissy rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "3 Ways To Wear a Suit on the French Riviera," 8 May 2018
The girls were dressed in skirts and blouses, mostly navy blue and, indeed, matching.

— kelly conaboy, The Cut, "Catholic High School Students Are Unrelentingly Inventive," 7 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of blouse

French

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First Known Use: 1823

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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blouse

verb \ ˈblau̇s , ˈblau̇z \

Definition of blouse

bloused; blousing

intransitive verb

: to fall in a fold

coats that blouse above the hip

transitive verb

: to cause to blouse

First Known Use of blouse

1897

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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BLOUSE Defined for English Language Learners

blouse

noun

Definition of blouse for English Language Learners

: an often somewhat formal shirt for women and girls

BLOUSE Defined for Kids

blouse

noun \ ˈblau̇s \

Definition of blouse for Students

1 : a loose garment for women covering the body from the neck to the waist

2 : the jacket of a uniform

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