blouson

noun

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

Examples of blouson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Investment piece: Layering/lingerie tops and knits, flower print dress, checks and stripes, pleated/kilt skirts, lace accessories — such as socks and tights — and ready-to-wear pieces, leather blousons and brocade vests. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 Other shapes to keep an eye out for throughout the week include the blouson, which so far has paraded down the runway at Tibi, Willy Chavarria and Simkhai. Alex Badia, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 If pairing a soft shirt with tailored chinos and a crisp blouson, said shirt will likely be sharpest in white, navy, or gray—in that order—but even when adding color, the principle remains: Think beige, taupe, and olive over royal blue and acid yellow. Simon Crompton, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2024 The denim design falls right above the knees and features blouson bracelet sleeves that can easily be adjusted to hit above the wrist or at the elbow. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blouson 

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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 13 Oct. 2024.

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