Blouse

/blaʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woman's loose-fitting upper garment similar to a shirt, typically tucked in or worn outside the pants or skirt.

She wore a beautiful silk blouse that complemented her outfit.

A garment worn by children or adults that is typically more formal than a t-shirt, often featuring a collar or decorative elements.

The little girl picked out a colorful blouse for her school picture day.

A top that can be styled in various ways, suitable for both casual and formal occasions.

For the dinner party, she decided to wear a classy blouse with her jeans.

French, from 'blouson', meaning 'bloused garment'

blouse up

To gather or tighten the fabric

dress blouse

A blouse designed for formal wear

shirt

A similar garment with sleeves and a collar.

tunic

A loose-fitting garment that covers the body.

top

A general term for an upper garment.

To blouse up

She bloused up her shirt to create a casual look.

Fashionably bloused

That style is so in right now; everyone is fashionably bloused.