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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With Jeans and a Black Coat The Row’s Stella slipper in burgundy lends a fashion-forward finish to classic blue jeans and an everyday wool jacket. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 The color is versatile, complementing everything from classic autumnal hues to neutrals, and, unlike standard blue jeans, can be dressed up easily. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and clear-frame glasses, the sheriff's office says. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Even blue jeans can serve as a calming backdrop to hues like orange and pink. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 26 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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