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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Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
So like diseases, maybe ornate star pattern lace blouses will make a strong comeback, too.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
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Noun
Light enough to layer over tights or leggings in colder weather, these pants are a smart choice for sightseeing or hiking in rainy conditions, but they can easily be dressed up with a cute blouse or blazer.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
So like diseases, maybe ornate star pattern lace blouses will make a strong comeback, too.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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