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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Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 June 2026 One of my favorite looks to wear on repeat in summer is a beautifully tailored, matching set like this blazer style. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Take after the actress by wearing them with a blazer on office days, or dress them down with a breezy blouse for casual occasions. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Waterhouse paired them with a black blazer and fitted, above-the-knee shorts, then broke the uninterrupted black with a narrow gold anklet on one leg. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 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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