Meaning & use

Blousons

noun·Academic

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The plural of "blouson," a short, loose-fitting jacket that is gathered in at the waist, often by an elastic band or drawstring.

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The boutique's autumn collection featured leather blousons in deep burgundy tones.

Pilots and paratroopers popularized blousons as practical, close-fitting outerwear.

A note on using this word

The word comes from the French "blouson," itself derived from "blouse," reflecting the garment's loose, blouse-like fit before cinching at the hip.

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