blue jeans

plural noun

Synonyms of blue jeansnext
: pants usually made of blue denim
blue-jeaned
ˈblü-ˌjēnd How to pronounce blue jeans (audio)
adjective

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Colorful embroidery decorated Bluemarble’s washed blue jeans, while printed portraits were seen on Undercover’s jeans and key chains dangled from Vetements’ jeans with unraveled hems. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 The most noteworthy thing about the look, though, was her pair of roomy blue jeans. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 My favorite tops include basics like a white tee and a black tank top that pair perfectly with bottoms like casual blue jeans and trendy track pants. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Kidman opted for classic blue jeans with a wide but not too oversized leg, similar to this pair from Levi’s. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 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

plural noun
: pants usually made of blue denim

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