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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José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, a Mexican national and West Adams resident, appeared in court wearing a reflective vest with the name of a landscaping company, blue jeans and boots with the American flag on them. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Bryant nodded to the Y2K resurgence as well, sporting a pair of low-rise blue jeans bedazzled with multicolor gemstones. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Jackson had not been reported missing The man had been wearing a button-down short-sleeve shirt, light blue jeans, a silver wristwatch and blue-and-white tennis shoes. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Equal parts feminine and cool, the statement piece pairs perfectly with classic blue jeans and black pumps. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 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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