1. short jackets that end at or above the waist, typically worn open in front
Usage: fashion
2. Spanish dances in triple time, or the music for such dances
Usage: music; dance

Examples

• She wore a lace bolero over her sleeveless dress.
• The boutique displayed several velvet boleros in the window.
• Her grandmother’s collection included three vintage boleros.
• The dancers performed traditional boleros at the festival.
• The orchestra played beautiful boleros throughout the evening.
• She paired the bolero with a simple black dress for the wedding.