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

She comes back with another woman, about Mom’s age, dressed in a cream-colored cheetah print blouse and a black blazer, holding a thick folder.

From Literature

He cut a distinctive figure in the music videos with his trademark square black sunglasses, a black blazer and black trousers.

From BBC

In Thailand, TV presenters removed their blazers on air recently in an effort to encourage citizens to turn down the air conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal

She zoomed in on the school blazer and began trying to locate the school through its emblem.

From BBC

It’s the second time Hernández has played the comedian, whose caricature of Maniscalco in a red blazer and black turtleneck is at turns spot on, exaggerated and completely hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coat
• jacket