bolero
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7.7
- noun
- /bəˈlɛəroʊ/
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bolero
- The actress completed her outfit with a chic bolero that accentuated her figure.
- bolero jacket
- lace bolero
- leather bolero
But wait, because then got this little bolero top too.
- But wait, because then got this little bolero top too.
- That gives me a little basket, and if the knots are made double then it's actually a bolero, a nice and drapey one.
Examples
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She wore a green bolero jacket over a gold and black harlequin flight suit.
Fiction book (2000) -
You know that little bolero suit that's hanging in the closet?
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But wait, because then got this little bolero top too.
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And then like a little bolero jacket for me.
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Her suit was a blue tweed, smartly cut, and over her thin shoulders she wore a fur jacket, bolero length.
Fiction book (1997) -
She had a blindingly purple mini-skirt on and a black bolero jacket as a blouse.
Fiction book (1994) -
The stunning crystal organza dress with a satin corset is produced with a floral motif, a satin skirt, and a crystal bolero.
Blog text (23) -
I wore a little white dress to the dance—my communion dress, without its bolero jacket—a simple, elegant cut, polished cotton, no ruffles or lace.
Fiction book (1998) -
She wore a stylish bolero jacket over her dress for the evening party.
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For the wedding, she chose a delicate lace bolero to wear with her gown.
Synonyms
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1.0
A short coat that reaches the waist or hips and fastens at the front
2
3.1
A short jacket that fits at the waist and cuffs, often with a front zipper like a pilot's jacket
Compounds
How Short
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bolero for the short jacket gets its name from Spanish bolero, because dancers and riders in Spain often wore a small, open jacket; a helpful image is to think of the jacket dancers wore on stage, so a bolero is a 'short' and 'open' jacket.