jean
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Definition
A jean is a strong cotton fabric, especially denim. It can also refer to a piece of clothing made from that fabric, though the plural form 'jeans' is much more common for the pants.
Usage & Nuances
In modern everyday English, 'jeans' is far more common than singular 'jean' when talking about pants. Singular 'jean' is uncommon and often appears in fashion, textiles, or product descriptions such as 'jean jacket' or 'black jean fabric'.
Example Sentences
I like the look of jean, but I usually wear softer fabrics in summer.
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Honestly, you almost never hear people say jean by itself for pants anymore.
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She bought a black jean jacket.
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This bag is made of blue jean.
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The store sells white jean fabric.
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The designer mixed jean with leather for a cool street style.
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