plural blouses
ˈblau̇-səz 
-zəz
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
bloused; blousing
: to fall in a fold
coats that blouse above the hip
: to cause to blouse
Examples of blouse in a Sentence
Noun
She wore a blouse and a skirt to work.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Minetom Lace-Sleeve Henley Blouse For an easy way to look put together without sacrificing comfort, reach for this lace-sleeve blouse.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
The high neckline, short sleeves, bloused top, pockets, and waist tie offer a more casual vibe — however, the variety of floral, striped, and polkadot prints add a bit of formality.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
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Noun
With Vogue First, Vogue Shopping readers get exclusive access to shop the new collaboration before anyone else for 24 hours, which features structured jackets, regenerative wool knits, printed semi-sheer blouses, and more wistful pieces made from scratch.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Minetom Lace-Sleeve Henley Blouse For an easy way to look put together without sacrificing comfort, reach for this lace-sleeve blouse.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Go for an oversized blazer dress with a graphic T-shirt or blouse underneath for maximum impact with tall platform boots.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
The high neckline, short sleeves, bloused top, pockets, and waist tie offer a more casual vibe — however, the variety of floral, striped, and polkadot prints add a bit of formality.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
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“Blouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blouse. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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