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 premium embroidered detailing on this blouse is worth far more than its $46 sale price suggests, making now the best time to snag it while the deal lasts. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

An easy summer staple, broderie anglaise (also known as eyelet lace) makes a flawless transition to fall when styled top-to-bottom, pairing airy lace blouses with equally sweet shorts, skirts, or trousers. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Verb

Wear a simple tee or a ruffly blouse underneath, tucked into the trousers and secured with a thin belt. — Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026

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

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