First Known Use: 1823
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1blouse
noun \ˈblau̇s also ˈblau̇z\
: an often somewhat formal shirt for women and girls
plural blous·es \ˈblau̇-səz, -zəz\
Full Definition of BLOUSE
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
— blousy \ˈblau̇-sē, -zē\ adjective
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Origin of BLOUSE
French
2blouse
verb \ˈblau̇s, ˈblau̇z\
blousedblous·ing
Definition of BLOUSE
intransitive verb
: to fall in a fold <coats that blouse above the hip>
transitive verb
: to cause to blouse
First Known Use of BLOUSE
1897
BLOUSE Defined for Kids
blouse
noun \ˈblau̇s\
Definition of BLOUSE for Kids
1
: a loose garment for women covering the body from the neck to the waist
2
: the jacket of a uniform
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