blue jeans

plural noun

Definition of blue jeansnext
as in cargo pants

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Recent Examples of blue jeans 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 Style it with a breezy white button-up and blue jeans for summer, or with a little back dress and ballet flats for a night out. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Kidman opted for classic blue jeans with a wide but not too oversized leg, similar to this pair from Levi’s. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue jeans
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  1. cargo pants
  2. jeans
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  • From tailored button-downs to cargo pants and jumpsuits, Aniston proves that repeating versatile basics and refining your personal uniform is the key to mastering quiet luxury style.
    — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Keep your hands free all day thanks to these lightweight cargo pants that have five deep pockets for all the essentials.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Definition of cargo pants
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  • Here are five blazer-and-jeans outfit ideas to try this spring.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Amazon Essentials Glove Ballet Flats These Amazon Essentials glove-style ballet flats are comfortable (thanks to a memory foam insole), supremely in-budget, and add instant polish to even the simplest T-shirt-and-jeans outfit.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
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