blazer
Americannoun
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blazers
plural
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something that blazes or shines brightly.
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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.
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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.
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Etymology
Origin of blazer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at blaze 1, -er 1
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Explanation
A blazer is a jacket that is not as formal as a suit coat, but more formal than a cardigan. If you specify a business casual dress code on your party invitation, many people will show up wearing blazers. Another name for a blazer is a sports jacket or sport coat. Traditionally, blazers are made of wool or linen. While they come in various colors, a navy blazer is classic. This item of clothing is considered to be a little bit dressy, but not formal like a suit, tuxedo, or evening gown. The word blazer was originally used in colloquial American English for "attention-attracting thing." In late 19th-century British university slang, it came to mean "bright red flannel jacket."
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Dressed in a white blazer and red skirt, she recites De La Cruz’s biography as the real congressman looks on with a glowing smile.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
The minute you glance at a blazer, blouse or sweatshirt, a saleswoman is at your elbow, asking if she can find your size or suggest a pair of pants to match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
This term uniforms will be limited to three items with a school logo, like a blazer, jumper or sportswear – plus a tie for secondary schools.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
In England, from September uniforms will be limited to three items with a school logo, such as a blazer, jumper or sportswear plus a tie for secondary schools, to help parents save money.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
He wore a shiny blazer and pants that looked as if they were made of glass.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
Yount underlined it before for Game 1, when he walked out for the first pitch wearing one of Uecker’s glorious car-salesman plaid blazers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
With her Democratic Socialists of America sass, bright amethyst blazers and Bollywood needle drops on Instagram, the lifelong Angeleno cuts a stark contrast to her rival, Deputy Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Groppo highlighted the enthusiasm among a new male audience for Chanel ready-to-wear, including "loafers, trainers, blazers and bags".
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
From September, the number of items such as blazers, jumpers of sportswear with a compulsory school logo will be limited to three - plus a tie for secondary schools.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The walls were covered with pictures of smiling students in blue-and-yellow blazers with matching boater hats.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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