blazer

noun

blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
1
: one that blazes
2
: a sports jacket often with notched collar and patch pockets
blazered
ˈblā-zərd How to pronounce blazer (audio)
adjective

Examples of blazer in a Sentence

He wore a blue blazer and khaki pants. a wool skirt and matching blazer
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With her Democratic Socialists of America sass, bright amethyst blazers and Bollywood needle drops on Instagram, the lifelong Angeleno cuts a stark contrast to her rival, Deputy Dist. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Outerwear — jackets and blazers — but with light fabrics [and] also shirts. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Her look was comprised of a frothy polka dot skirt and structured blazer complete with a large floral appliqué. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 Among street style stars, black skirts are the perfect complement to loose-fitting sweaters and oversized blazers. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blazer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blazer was in the 15th century

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blazer

noun
blaz·​er ˈblā-zər How to pronounce blazer (audio)
: a sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color
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