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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The final man had a Diablo vest with no sleeves, distinct arm tattoos, blue jeans, black hair and a black beard. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 While no traditional denim was used in the whimsical collection, Chanel tapped Maison Lesage to weave its blue tweed in a manner that resembles blue jeans. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Pay attention to the wash and cut, and don’t be afraid to ditch your plain blue jeans for bolder alternatives. India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026 Apple could be seen wearing an orange sweater and light blue jeans, posing with her hands behind her back and her blonde hair tied into a ponytail. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 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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