blouson

noun

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

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The house is aiming to showcase figurative contradictions within its latest arrivals: two blousons in different sizes used multiple times throughout the collection as a means of showcasing its versatility. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025 Fueled by textile research and development, the Italian brand — whose roots in a love of the sea are expanding to the outdoorsy lifestyle — stepped up the game, with Giza cotton knitwear, 100 percent silk blousons, and mixed-media outerwear iterations showcasing the brand’s fashion ethos. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 With blouson sleeves, an A-line cut, and floral embroidery, this dress feels nostalgic without looking dated. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025 Polo and blouson shirts were paired with textured knits and shorts. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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