blazer

American  

[bley-zer] / ˈbleɪ zər /

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.

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blazer British  

/ ˈbleɪzə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of blazer

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

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Example Sentences

I imagine the A.I. bot like a child playing dress-up, donning an oversized blazer and glasses for a game of “businessman.”

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

With the aid of a stylist, he donned a Prada sweat suit for one shoot and a pair of Dior pants, a Giorgio Armani blazer and a Bvlgari watch for another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

A secondary school in Derby recently announced it will ditch its traditional uniform of a shirt, blazer and tie - in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt containing the school crest.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Wearing a green blazer and purple tie, the 78-year-old musician who has a rocky relationship with British tabloids appeared furious while giving evidence.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

All I needed was my school blazer to curl up under, and I could get really cozy inside a Mercedes.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

Related Words

• coat
• jacket