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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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Plus, just like blue jeans, black clothing can release dye and leave towels looking dull and grey. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 Their Long Sleeve Blue Paisley Button Down — which the singer has proudly worn on stage — for example, is adorned with an all-over paisley print, signature branding on the cuff and a standard fit perfect for tucking into a pair of blue jeans. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Police said security camera video at the Taco Bell investigation captured the robbery suspect wearing a white-plaid flannel shirt and blue jeans. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 Nov. 2025 Aniston appeared on the cover in a crisp white Ralph Lauren dress shirt, which was unbuttoned to her midriff, along with light blue jeans. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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