blue jeans

plural noun

Synonyms of blue jeansnext
: pants usually made of blue denim
blue-jeaned adjective

Examples of blue jeans in a Sentence

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Also opting for a more casual look, Zendaya’s costar and real-life partner Holland wore blue jeans, a light blue collared shirt, a tan jacket and lug sole black boots. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Long Beach Police Department Police released images of the suspects, showing one wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes, and the other wearing a dark hoodie and black pants. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Paired with a T-shirt, high-waist blue jeans, and statement heels, the topper feels effortlessly polished. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026 Sexton was last seen wearing a white jacket and blue jeans. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue jeans

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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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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