blouse
/blauz/
Definition
Noun: A loose-fitting garment for the upper body, typically worn by women and girls. It often has buttons down the front, a collar, and sleeves, and is designed to be worn tucked into or over a skirt or trousers.
Usage
A "blouse" is a common item of women's clothing. It is generally considered more formal than a T-shirt but less formal than a tailored shirt. It can be made from various fabrics like cotton, silk, or polyester. - She wore a silk blouse to the office meeting. - The uniform requires a white blouse and a dark skirt.
Advanced Usage
- "To blouse" (verb, military): To gather or puff out (a garment, especially trousers) loosely over the top of boots. This usage is specific and not common in everyday language.
- The soldiers were instructed to blouse their trousers neatly.
Variants and Related Words
- Blouson (noun): A short jacket or top that is gathered at the waist.
- She wore a leather blouson with her jeans.
Synonyms
- Top: A general term for any garment for the upper body.
- Shirt: A more structured garment, often with a collar and buttons; can be worn by any gender. A blouse is often a more decorative or feminine version of a shirt.
Related Phrases
- Peasant blouse: A style of blouse with puffed sleeves and embroidery, often with a gathered neckline.
- Her peasant blouse had beautiful floral embroidery.
- Tunic blouse: A longer blouse that extends over the hips.
- The tunic blouse was perfect to wear with leggings.
Noun
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a top worn by women
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