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.