jean

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fabric commonly used to make denim clothing such as pants and jackets.

  - "She wore a pair of blue jeans to the party."
  - "The jeans he bought last week are too tight."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒiːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jean
beans , scenes , machines

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Variants

List of all variants of jean that leads to same result
jean , jeans , jean shorts , Lac Saint-Jean , Lake Saint-Jean , Saint-Jean , Lake , Saint-Jean-de-Luz , Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu , Agassiz , Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz , Louis Agassiz , Alembert , d' , Jean Le Rond d'Alembert , Jean d'Alembert , d' Alembert , d'Alembert , Anouilh , Jean Anouilh , Aristide , Jean-Bertrand Aristide , Arp , Hans Arp , Jean Arp

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Etymology

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Originally from the city of Genoa in Italy, denim is a sturdy fabric made from cotton and wool or synthetic fibers. The term 'jeans' comes from 'Genes,' the Italian name for Genoa.

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Trivia

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1. The first pair of Levi's jeans were sold in May 1873 for $0.75.

2. The term 'blue jeans' was first used in the United States in the late 1800s.

3. Jeans were originally worn by sailors due to their ability to dry quickly and resist water.

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Related Concepts

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1. denim: A type of fabric made primarily from denim, which is a rugged cotton fabric with a diagonal weave.

2. blue jeans: A specific type of jeans that are typically made of denim and dyed blue.

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Culture

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Jeans have been a staple in fashion since the 19th century. They were originally worn by miners and cowboys due to their durability and practicality. Today, they are considered a wardrobe essential and come in various styles, colors, and washes.

How to Memorize "jean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of blue jeans hanging on a clothesline to memorize the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jeans' with the feeling of comfort and durability to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Genoa jeans' to help remember the origin of the word.

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