blouse
word
/ˈbɫaʊs/
blows
/blˈaʊz/
blowz
Definition
A blouse is a loose-fitting shirt, usually for women, often made of light fabric and worn on the upper body.
Usage & Nuances
'Blouse' is primarily used for women's tops, not men’s shirts. Common collocations: 'silk blouse,' 'white blouse,' 'button-up blouse.' In British English, 'blouse' is more common than in American English, where people sometimes just say 'shirt.'
Spanish: blusaPortuguese (BR): blusaPortuguese (PT): blusaChinese (Simplified): 女衬衫Chinese (Traditional): 女襯衫Hindi: ब्लाउजArabic: بلوزةBengali: ব্লাউজRussian: блузкаJapanese: ブラウスVietnamese: áo blouse - áo sơ mi nữKorean: 블라우스Turkish: bluzUrdu: بلواؤز - خواتین کی قمیضIndonesian: blus
Example Sentences
She wore a blue blouse to the meeting.
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My mother bought me a white blouse.
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The blouse is made of silk.
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Your new blouse looks great with those jeans!
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I spilled coffee on my favorite blouse this morning.
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Do you have a clean blouse I could borrow for work?
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