Blazer
/ˈbleɪzər/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
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A smart, usually single-breasted, jacket, often made of tweed or similar material.
/ˈbleɪzər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A type of jacket
He wore a smart blazer to the interview.
💡 Simply: A nice jacket.
More Examples
2
The blazer was made of high-quality wool.
How It's Used
Fashion
"She wore a navy blazer with tailored trousers."
Business
"He donned his blazer before heading to the important meeting."
From "blaze", referring to a bright or showy color, suggesting a brightly colored jacket. The term evolved from its use in sporting contexts to its modern application as a type of jacket.
Initially associated with sporting attire, it gained popularity as a more general-purpose jacket in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'blazer' as a jacket that 'blazes' with style.
Word Origin
LanguageEnglish
Original meaning
"From "blaze", meaning a bright flame or fire, referencing the often bright colors of early blazers."
Base: blaze
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Common misspellings
blaizerblazar
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