blazer

[bley-zer]

noun

1. something that blazes blaze or shines brightly.

2. a sports jacket, usually a solid color or striped, having metal buttons and sometimes an insignia on the breast pocket, as one worn by a member of a club, school, or the like.

3. a small cooking apparatus using as its source of heat a spirit lamp, hot coals, etc., used especially for preparing food at the table or outdoors.

blazer

/ ˈbleɪzə /

noun

1. a fairly lightweight jacket, often striped or in the colours of a sports club, school, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of blazer¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; blaze ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The duchess, who announced her arrival in Paris with an Instagram story, wore a white outfit of wide-leg trousers and a matching blazer from the collection for the show on Saturday.

From BBC

Colbert started playing along by unbuttoning his blazer and saying “f— that” to a signal that he only had a minute left in the segment.

From Los Angeles Times

Redford runs around downtown New York in a blazer and jeans and you see a glimpse of the whole of unpretentious action stardom that followed.

From Los Angeles Times

In court, Robert Fercano identified the man he discovered last year through a shrub-covered fence as Routh, who sat alone watching from the defense table wearing a gray blazer and blue tie.

From BBC

Buying school uniform could be expensive, Ms Aston said, especially branded items such as blazers and PE kit, which are often in short supply at the charity.

From BBC

Related Words

• coat 
• jacket