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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The same goes with the pants; pair them with your favorite blouses, sweaters, and even wear them as a swim cover-up or pajamas if needed. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 For the Fall/Winter 2024 season, designers offered a wide-ranging menu of dressing options, including sheer blouses, hooded silhouettes, head-to-toe leather, double-layered knits and oversize fur ensembles. Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024 Moss paired her World’s End blouse with model-off-duty staples. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024 Innovative designs provide women more freedom and more flexibility in their daily lives Laura Curtis sits in a Maine courtroom, her breast pump whirring quietly beneath her blouse. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 Daniel Benson Sheer silk blouse; front kick skirt, both Givenchy. Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 Black denim overalls are paired with a light-blue long-sleeve denim blouse, complemented by a denim cap. Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Spring has almost sprung, so keep scrolling to shop more lightweight blouses, including short-sleeve options, inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Headshots of CEOs and board members and video images of executives at meetings often show immaculate white blouses, button-down shirts, and smiles on smooth, unblemished faces. Byamanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024
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

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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