blue jeans

plural noun

Synonyms of blue jeansnext
: pants usually made of blue denim
blue-jeaned adjective

Examples of blue jeans in a Sentence

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Models are often spotted outside the shows in classic blue jeans and a bomber. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026 This classy, versatile shirt is easy to wear, either tucked or untucked, with a pair of blue jeans, a satin skirt, or nice trousers. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 Among the looks were cigarette pants, A-line skirts and classic blue jeans. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Just like how blue jeans can have both light and dark washes, white jeans come in pure white, off-white, and (cough cough) cream options. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue jeans

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue jeans was in 1842

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“Blue jeans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20jeans. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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blue jeans

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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