plural blouses
ˈblau̇-səz 
-zəz
1
a
: a long loose overgarment that resembles a shirt or smock and is worn especially by workmen, artists, and peasants
b
: the jacket of a uniform
2
: a usually loose-fitting garment especially for women that covers the body from the neck to the waist
bloused; blousing
: to fall in a fold
coats that blouse above the hip
: to cause to blouse
Examples of blouse in a Sentence
Noun
She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Guests in silk blouses and slacks sipped scotch while the piano man tinkled the keys.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
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Noun
The doll, which is called the Witch Weaver, wears flared bell-bottoms, a gossamer harlequin blouse, gold waistcoat and crystal headpiece — taking inspiration from Reed’s signature design codes, personal style and even Lady Gaga.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Guests in silk blouses and slacks sipped scotch while the piano man tinkled the keys.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
The high neckline, short sleeves, bloused top, pockets, and waist tie offer a more casual vibe — however, the variety of floral, striped, and polkadot prints add a bit of formality.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
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“Blouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouse. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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