Blazer

Pronunciation: /bleɪzər/

Definitions of blazer

noun a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket but cut more casually

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a blazer to the job interview.

A2 He bought a new blazer for the wedding.

B1 The blazer was part of the school uniform.

B2 The navy blue blazer looked very smart with his trousers.

C1 Her designer blazer was the highlight of the outfit.

C2 The tailored blazer was made from high-quality fabric and fit perfectly.

Examples of blazer in a Sentence

formal The businessman wore a navy blue blazer to the meeting.

informal She threw on a blazer over her t-shirt for a casual look.

slang I love how you rock that blazer, it really suits you.

figurative His sharp wit was like a blazer in the conversation, cutting through the small talk.

Grammatical Forms of blazer

• past tense: blazed
• plural: blazers
• comparative: more blazer
• superlative: most blazer
• present tense: blazes
• future tense: will blaze
• perfect tense: has blazed
• continuous tense: is blazing
• singular: blazer
• positive degree: blazer
• infinitive: to blaze
• gerund: blazing
• participle: blazing

Origin and Evolution of blazer

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blazer' originated from the blazing or bright colors of the jackets worn by the Lady Margaret Boat Club rowing team in 1825 at Cambridge University.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the bright-colored jackets worn by rowing teams, 'blazer' evolved to refer to any smart, tailored jacket worn for formal or casual occasions.