Blousons

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of loose-fitting jacket that cinches at the waist, often with a gathered or elasticized design
2. A casual outer garment characterized by its relaxed silhouette and fitted bottom, typically worn for comfort and style
3. A style of outerwear resembling a cropped coat, designed to provide ease of movement and a stylish look

Etymology: "Blousons" is simply the plural of "blouson," a garment whose name comes from French. The French word "blouse" originally referred to a loose workman's smock, and the suffix "-on" gives the diminutive sense, so "blouson" is a little blouse: a short, loose jacket gathered in at the waist or hips. English borrowed the word directly from French, and the garment it names kept the idea of a smock that bunches above a fitted band.