blouses
|blous-es|
/ˈblaʊs/
(blouse)
loose-fitting garment
Etymology
'blouse' originates from French, specifically the word 'blouse', where it meant 'smock' or a loose outer garment.
'blouse' was borrowed into English from French in the late 18th to early 19th century as 'blouse' and entered modern English with little change in form.
Initially, it meant 'smock' or a worker's loose outer garment; over time the meaning broadened to include women's upper garments (the modern 'blouse').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'blouse': women's upper garments, typically loose-fitting shirts or tops worn by women.
She bought three new blouses for the summer.
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Noun 2
loose outer garments such as smocks or work blouses (worn by workers or as part of a uniform).
The workers wore blouses to protect their clothes while painting.
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Last updated: 2025/12/02 19:23