jean
/d͡ʒiːn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: jeans
Meaning · English
Denim.
Noun
Examples
She wore a tattered jean jacket.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jean” mean?
Denim.
Is “jean” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.