blazer
|blaz-er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbleɪ.zər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbleɪ.zə/
casual jacket
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blazer' originates from English, specifically the word 'blaze,' where 'blaze' meant 'a bright flame or fire.'
Historical Evolution
'blaze' transformed into the English word 'blazer,' initially referring to a bright-colored jacket worn by members of a sports team.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bright-colored jacket,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket, but cut more casually.
He wore a navy blazer to the meeting.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that blazes.
The trail blazer led the group through the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45