blue jeans

plural noun

Synonyms of blue jeansnext
: pants usually made of blue denim

Examples of blue jeans in a Sentence

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Colorful embroidery decorated Bluemarble’s washed blue jeans, while printed portraits were seen on Undercover’s jeans and key chains dangled from Vetements’ jeans with unraveled hems. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 The most noteworthy thing about the look, though, was her pair of roomy blue jeans. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 My favorite tops include basics like a white tee and a black tank top that pair perfectly with bottoms like casual blue jeans and trendy track pants. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Kidman opted for classic blue jeans with a wide but not too oversized leg, similar to this pair from Levi’s. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue jeans

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blue jeans was in 1842

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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