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

The blouse is part of Drummond’s fashion line that incorporates her signature florals into comfortable, stylish pieces that can be worn for various occasions. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024

Choose business attire like a button-down shirt or blouse with dress pants or a skirt, avoiding loud patterns or distracting accessories. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024

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

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