How to Use jean in a Sentence

jean

noun
  • Loved the right jeans, and the right shirt, and the right boot.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • For the shoot, the gang all matched in white T-shirts and jeans.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Gillette was dressed for the job in jeans and a T-shirt.
    Ellen McCarthy, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Apr. 2020
  • On the left, jeans with a belt, and a gap filled by a T-shirt.
    Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The women held up the jeans to their waists, eyeballing the sizes.
    Andrea Sachs, Houston Chronicle, 15 Nov. 2019
  • She can be seen cradling her bare chest in a pair of jeans.
    Vulture, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The Duchess wore a blue blazer over a black shirt and jeans.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 24 Feb. 2019
  • Now’s the time to add a cardigan, jeans, or puffy coat to your cart.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The Cynthia, a straight-leg jean with a mid-high rise and a slight crop.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Wear this to work with dress pants or style it with jeans or shorts.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Hoots staffers work the counter, wearing T-shirts and jeans.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2021
  • This pair of Levi’s flare jeans is a blast from the past with a modern twist.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
  • These slip-ons would look great paired with a navy pants, or jeans and a nice blouse.
    Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 28 June 2019
  • But then Rag & Bone came to the rescue with sweats that look like jeans.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
  • One in the video had on jeans, a T-shirt and a tactical vest.
    Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
  • What's the easiest way to dress up a T-shirt and jeans?
    Aeyung Kim, Seventeen, 9 Nov. 2018
  • Some skinny jeans — the kind that are rolled up at the ankles.
    Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, 31 Dec. 2018
  • The jeans were light colored, the police said, and the sweatshirt was dark.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2019
  • And at the end of the day, that's so much more important than the number on the scale or the tag of your jeans.
    Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 13 July 2023
  • The Amaris is a little bit longer, and then the Sabine jean is a little more cropped.
    Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The boxy jacket was styled with a pair of jeans that doubled as a pair of shoes.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
  • He was last seen wearing a black vest and sweater with jeans.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Plus, the unique cuff and logo down the sides of the jeans caught her attention.
    Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Apr. 2019
  • And suddenly the space opened in front of me like the parting of a blue-jean sea.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2021
  • In 1922, Levi Strauss & Co. added belt loops to their jeans for the first time, and that fashion shift made it to the rodeo, too.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
  • He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black jean shorts with a belt.
    Steven Hernandez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2021
  • On his left, the lovely blond Trump in a tank top and jeans, smiling.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • The movie ends with Priscilla alone at Graceland in a white blouse and dark jeans.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Layer it under a cropped jean jacket or crochet cardigan once the sun goes down.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 June 2025
  • Use a delicate or gentle cycle, and avoid washing packing cubes in the same load as bulky or heavy items, such as towels or jeans.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025

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