blouse

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noun

ˈblau̇s How to pronounce blouse (audio)
 also  ˈblau̇z
plural blouses ˈblau̇-səz How to pronounce blouse (audio)
-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
blousy adjective

blouse

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verb

ˈblau̇s How to pronounce blouse (audio)
ˈblau̇z
bloused; blousing

intransitive verb

: to fall in a fold
coats that blouse above the hip

transitive verb

: to cause to blouse

Examples of blouse in a Sentence

Noun She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.
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Noun
Ortega's ensemble, from the Givenchy by Sarah Burton fall/winter 2025 ready-to-wear collection, features an elaborate top piece of oversized gemstones and pearls strung together to create a kind of blouse fit for a particularly jewel-loving queen. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025 Wear them on the trails with a moisture-wicking top, to run errands with a casual sweater, or out to dinner with a long-sleeve blouse. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The high neckline, short sleeves, bloused top, pockets, and waist tie offer a more casual vibe — however, the variety of floral, striped, and polkadot prints add a bit of formality. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for blouse

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French

First Known Use

Noun

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

1894, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of blouse was in 1822

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“Blouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouse. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

blouse

noun
ˈblau̇s,
 also  ˈblau̇z
1
: a loose outer garment like a shirt or smock varying from hip-length to calf-length
2
: a usually loose-fitting garment especially for women covering the body from the neck to the waist

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