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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Seahawks fans might want to make like Frank Ocean and wear a Balenciaga x Adidas sweatshirt with a pair of blue jeans, while New England supporters could opt to go full-on red, white, and blue in Thom Browne. Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026 Its capacity to deliver one-of-a-kind textiles infused with custom artwork resonates strongly with premium and luxury denim brands, offering a compelling way to captivate customers and transform blue jeans from everyday commodities into runway-worthy statement pieces. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026 He was last seen wearing a black-and-white jacket, blue jeans and boots, along with a black-and-white hat, authorities said. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 In one photo the man, wearing blue jeans and a polo shirt, looks into the camera. Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20jeans. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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