blouse

noun
UK: /blaʊz/
US: /blaʊs/

  1. A loose-fitting upper garment that was traditionally worn by workers or peasants, but now worn by women.

    1. She wore a pretty white blouse with blue jeans. [ ] [ ]
    2. The delicate silk blouse was her favorite piece of clothing. [ ] [ ]

  2. A shirt-like garment for women, typically made of lightweight fabric and having a decorative neckline or sleeves.

    1. My new blouse is perfect for the party tonight [ ] [ ]
    2. The fashion magazine featured a trendy blouse in its latest spread. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shirt waistcoat top
blouse verb

  1. To cause a garment to hang loosely or puff out.

    1. She liked to blouse her shirt at the waist. [ ] [ ]
    2. He preferred to blouse his pants over the tops of his boots. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form a full, loose shape; to puff out.

    1. The curtains blouse in the gentle breeze. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her hair began to blouse around her face as she walked outside. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blouse" in English means: A loose-fitting upper garment that was traditionally worn by workers or peasants, but now worn by women., A shirt-like garment for women, typically made of lightweight fabric and having a decorative neckline or sleeves..

The phonetic transcription of "blouse" is /blaʊz/ in British English and /blaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blouse": shirt, waistcoat, top.

Example usage of "blouse": "She wore a pretty white blouse with blue jeans.". More examples on the page.