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

With the addition of the uniform of a red blazer, the role was born.

From BBC

But then again, you have a distressed jacket with your blazer.

From Los Angeles Times

Principal Jennifer Lowry-Johnson says the school has always had a no-phone policy, where devices were put away in bags or “out of sight” in blazer pockets, but the distraction was still there.

From BBC

Their performance was business-themed, with Evans wearing a shirt and tie and Jones in a white sleeveless blazer and skirt.

From BBC

Around the same time, the company began rolling out new product categories: blazers, leather jackets, knits, shoes, bathing suits and candles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coat
• jacket