overblouse
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌblaʊs/
- A full overblouse tightening at the waistband, it is a twenties flapper item that, in our own eclectic day, seemed newly chic and fashionable.
Examples
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She wears a long skirt, an overblouse, and a jacket.
Fiction book (1997) -
For a casual outing, he paired a simple t-shirt with an elegant overblouse.
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Baiter put his overblouse on and went toward the door.
Fiction book (1991) -
Of all the passengers boarding, only one woman, in a long knit skirt and a simple silk overblouse,
Fiction book (1994) -
She wore a beautiful silk overblouse over her dress to create a layered look.
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The light overblouse she chose was perfect for the summer evening.
Synonyms
A sweater or light top you put on by pulling it over your head
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
A shirt worn over another shirt as an extra layer for warmth or protection
A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection
Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry
A sweater without buttons or zips that you pull over your head
How Loose
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overblouse comes from the parts over- meaning 'over' and blouse meaning 'a loose top'. So an overblouse is a loose blouse you wear 'on top' of other clothes to protect them or to add a stylish layer.