blouse

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a loose-fitting jacket that is part of a military or police uniform.

n. a loose-fitting uniform jacket, particularly one worn by members of the armed forces or emergency services.

“The soldier ironed his uniform blouse before the morning inspection.”

“The service dress blouse was tailored to allow for a full range of motion while maintaining a crisp, professional appearance during ceremonies.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Dialect

n. a short, tight-fitting top worn under a sari.

n. a short-sleeved, midriff-baring garment worn as an undergarment for a sari.

“She chose a gold blouse to match the embroidery on her wedding sari.”

“Traditional sari draping requires a well-fitted blouse to provide the necessary structure for the heavy silk fabric of the pallu.”

C1 · Advanced Technical

v. to make a piece of clothing hang in loose folds.

v. to cause a garment to hang in loose, drooping folds, often by tucking it in loosely.

“He pulled his shirt out slightly to blouse it over his belt.”

“The stylist instructed the model to blouse the oversized sweater to create a more relaxed, voluminous silhouette for the photoshoot.”

C2 · Proficiency Sports Technical · Dialect

v. to tuck the bottom of your trousers into your boots.

v. to secure the cuffs of trousers inside the tops of boots, typically using elastic bands or ties.

“The hikers bloused their trousers to keep ticks and dirt out of their socks.”

“Regulations required all recruits to blouse their combat trousers neatly above their boots to ensure a uniform appearance across the platoon.”