Definition of blouse
blouses
play \ˈblau̇-səz, -zəz\1a : a long loose overgarment that resembles a shirt or smock and is worn especially by workmen, artists, and peasantsb : 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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Examples of blouse in a Sentence
She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.
Origin and Etymology of blouse
French
First Known Use: 1823
Definition of blouse
bloused
;blousing
intransitive verb
: to fall in a fold coats that blouse above the hip
transitive verb
: to cause to blouse
1897
First Known Use of blouse
1897
BLOUSE Defined for English Language Learners
blouse
playDefinition of blouse for English Language Learners
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: an often somewhat formal shirt for women and girls
BLOUSE Defined for Kids
blouse
playDefinition 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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