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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The cap-blazer combo gets at how many people are looking to dress today–put together, but with an air of casual improvisation. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 She’s known for her boho chic dresses, jumpers, blazers and tops. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 Tamara Le Ann Wallace wore a dark blazer and jeans, her shoulder-length hair adorned with light blue dye on the tips, standing straight and using a loud, firm voice to declare her culpability in federal court in Sacramento. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The Nobody Wants This star wore an oversized black blazer over a loose white crewneck T-shirt, tucked into wide-leg, distressed jeans for a polished, everyday style. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 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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