blouse

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noun

ˈblau̇s 

also ˈblau̇z

plural blouses 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

blousy

ˈblau̇-sē 

-zē

adjective

blouse

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verb

ˈblau̇s 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This midi skirt looks good when styled with anything from a graphic T-shirt, a form-fitting cardigan, a chunky pullover knit, a button-down blouse, and everything in between. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

On a recent episode of her podcast, the 85-year-old business powerhouse brought on Sid Gupta, Quince’s co-founder — and wore one of its washable silk blouses for the occasion. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026

Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Throw them on with a cozy fall sweater and boots, a tee and sneakers, or a blouse with heels for dressier occasions to restyle them throughout the week. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for blouse

• bouse
• douse
• dowse
• grouse
• haus
• louse
• mouse
• rouse
• spouse
• youse
• alehouse
• almshouse

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