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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Slightly dressier than classic blue jeans or crisp white denim, dark-wash styles can transition from work to a night out with ease. Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026 He was last seen wearing a tan long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and brown or black boots. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 July 2026 She was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and may have been carrying a gray bag with extra clothing. Reeti Malhotra july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 What’s more timeless than a white button-down shirt and blue jeans? Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20jeans. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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