blouson

noun

: a garment (such as a dress) having a close waistband with blousing of material over it

Examples of blouson in a Sentence

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Delicate floral prints and pastel pinks meet structured blouson jackets and tailored trousers in neutral tones. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025 Inspired by the practical wardrobes of engineers, chefs and gardeners, the clothing — including a double-breasted indigo blue denim jacket, a striped box-cut ensemble and a baby pink sleeveless blouson — were both elevated and practical. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025 The Golden Globe nominee stepped out in oversized dark-wash jeans, a black blouse and a cream trench coat, while the athlete wore a pair of light-wash oversized jeans, a brown flannel and a brown suede blouson jacket, topping off his look with a fur brown bucket hat. Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 The dress has pleating near the waist and Dolman sleeves for a blouson effect. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blouson 

Word History

Etymology

French, from blouse

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blouson was in 1952

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“Blouson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouson. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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