blazer
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈbleɪzər/
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americana
- She wore a stylish blazer over her dress for the interview.
It's sort of like a very smart blazer cardigan.
- It's sort of like a very smart blazer cardigan.
- So I registered, put on a blazer, went knocking door to door.
- I can wear it under a blazer for a cute little airport day.
- How about this little blazer cardigan situation?
- So I, I was left with this beautiful black, like silk blazer and like a white jumpsuit.
- One, keep a blazer in your car wherever you go.
- OK, this is in a size small Manhattan blazer.
Examples
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The blazer, bold choice.
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Are you going to keep the blazer on for the pitch?
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I should have had my blazer on from the get go.
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Got this red blazer, maybe I could wear that on top?
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Can I take your blazer for you?
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Oh my gosh, this might be the best blazer in my closet.
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We had to wear club blazers.
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Julie took off her blazer and casually dropped it on the floor.
Fiction book (1992) -
The blazer looks good.
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Still wearing her leather blazer, she was spooning the stuffing out of the turkey.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
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1.0
A short coat that reaches the waist or hips and fastens at the front
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3.4
A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns
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3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
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3.2
A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons
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2.9
A light smart coat often in bold colors for casual wear
A jacket with one row of buttons and a front that overlaps slightly
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Etymology
Blazer comes from the word blaze, which means 'bright flame' or 'bright colour'. It was first used for the bright jackets worn by clubs and teams that 'blazed' with colour, so a blazer today is a smart jacket that stands out.