Blouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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blouse

 

[ blaสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion

A blouse is a loose-fitting upper garment that is worn by women. It typically has buttons down the front and may have a collar or other decorative elements.

Synonyms

shirt, top, tunic

Examples of usage

  • She wore a silk blouse to the party.
  • The blouse was made of soft cotton material.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In the 19th century, a blouse referred to a plain, simple garment worn by workmen or peasants.

Examples of usage

  • The peasant woman wore a rough blouse as she worked in the fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "blouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blusa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคพเค‰เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bluse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bluzka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฆใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blouse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blusa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bluz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ผ์šฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุฒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blลฏza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรบza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณ่กซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bluza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรบss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bluz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blusa

Etymology

The word 'blouse' originated in the early 19th century, borrowed from French. It was originally used to describe a loose outer garment worn by workmen. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a fashionable garment worn by women. The term has since become a staple in women's fashion, evolving in style and design to suit different trends and preferences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,165, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.