blue jean
Definition
Noun: 1. A garment: A blue jean is a single item of clothing, specifically one leg of a pair of close-fitting trousers made from heavy blue denim fabric, originally designed for durable workwear but now widely used for casual wear. Note: The term is almost always used in its plural form, "blue jeans," to refer to the complete pair of trousers.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Singular - rare, typically in manufacturing or specific contexts):
- The factory worker inspected each blue jean for quality before stitching them into pairs.
- Noun (Plural - common usage):
- He wore faded blue jeans and a white t-shirt.
- She bought a new pair of blue jeans for the trip.
Advanced Usage
- The term "blue jean" can function attributively as an adjective to describe other items made from similar denim material.
- She wore a blue jean jacket over her dress.
Variants and Related Words
- Jeans (n): The more common, shortened term for "blue jeans."
- Denim (n): The sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically dyed blue with indigo, from which blue jeans are made.
- Dungarees (n, chiefly British): Another term for heavy denim trousers or overalls.
Synonyms
- Denims (n): A synonym emphasizing the fabric.
- Levis (n, trademark): A common genericized trademark for blue jeans.
Related Phrases
- Pair of jeans: The standard collocation for referring to one complete garment.
- I need to buy a new pair of jeans.
Noun
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(usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
