blouson

noun

: a garment (such as a dress) having a close waistband with blousing of material over it

Examples of blouson in a Sentence

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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts. Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 Other highlights included double-breasted peacoats, cashmere blousons with exaggerated envelope pockets, overshirts in a wool-cashmere blend and pleated trousers in different styles. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 Two of my favorite picks include an under-$100 navy-blue number with a blouson bodice and a purple option with cap sleeves and a cowl back. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Highlights include a blouson jacket that reinterprets a 1942 Royal Air Force battle dress jacket and an English silk-jacquard tie decorated with CAD drawings of the Supermarine Spitfire. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blouson

Word History

Etymology

French, from blouse

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blouson was in 1952

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“Blouson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouson. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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