jean

noun

\ˈjēn

\

Definition of jean

1 : a durable twilled cotton cloth used especially for sportswear and work clothes

2 : pants usually made of jean or denim —usually used in plural

Examples of jean in a Sentence

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Meghan Markle sets out for another day in New Zealand, this time wearing J.Crew skinny jeans and a black Karen Walker blazer, according to royal correspondent Emily Andrews. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Wears J.Crew Jeans and a Karen Walker Blazer in Auckland, New Zealand," 29 Oct. 2018 Dress like a billionaire: jeans, sneakers, T-shirt. — WSJ, "101 Ways to Live, Work and Goof Off More Ambitiously," 26 Oct. 2018 Meanwhile, Harry ditched his signature navy suit and looks very dad-like today in his long-sleeve denim shirt, jeans, brown belt, and tan shoes. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Twinned with Serena Williams and Wore a Blazer from Her Collection," 17 Oct. 2018 Semanchik successfully petitioned for Cheek’s bra, jeans, socks, shoes and fingernails to be retested for DNA. — Sandra E. Garcia, The Seattle Times, "DNA evidence exonerates a man of murder after 20 years in prison," 16 Oct. 2018 Just make sure to wear padded clothing, like sweatpants or jeans, underneath to protect from sharp edges. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "4 Great Halloween Costumes From the PM Archives," 11 Oct. 2018 Most of Curtis's other Instagram posts feature her in jeans, overalls, or workout clothes. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Nicole Curtis Looks Stronger Than Ever in New Swimsuit Photo," 13 Aug. 2018 Timberlake, 37, rocked black jeans, an open denim button-down with short sleeves and a white T-shirt underneath. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Paris PDA! Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Smooch at Midnight in the City of Love," 3 July 2018 These may be just shoes, or just jeans, or just a $39 green jacket, but the first lady is a former model who understands clothes. — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "There are no accidents in Melania Trump’s wardrobe choices," 22 June 2018

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