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trousers
[ trou-zerz ]
noun
- Sometimes Also called pants. a usually loose-fitting outer garment for the lower part of the body, having individual leg portions that reach typically to the ankle but sometimes to any of various other points from the upper leg down. Compare Bermuda shorts, breeches, knickers ( def 1 ), short ( def 29a ), slacks.
trousers
/ ˈٰʊə /
plural noun
- a garment shaped to cover the body from the waist to the ankles or knees with separate tube-shaped sections for both legs
- wear the trousers informal.to have control, esp in a marriage US equivalentwear the pants
Derived Forms
- ˈٰdzܲ, adjective
- ˈٰdzܲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ٰdzs· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of trousers1
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Example Sentences
He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie.
Ms Veisi has long, curly, black hair and was last seen wearing a black zip-up gym top over a red top, black trousers, trainers and was carrying a small handbag.
The next thing she says she remembers is waking up to Zou removing her trousers.
Georgia, from Ipswich, said she was unhappy to find some trousers at the store had pockets stitched in and others - which she wore - did not.
In the video clip the torn shirt can be seen tied just above an elbow - blood was on his lower arm, trousers and spattered by his seat.
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