trousers (/ˈtraʊ.zəz/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈtraʊ.zəz/
Meaning
Meaning: leg garment
A piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering each leg separately.
Examples
🗣 His new trousers were a little too long, so he rolled the cuffs up at the bottom.
Etymology
From Irish and Scots Gaelic ‘triubhas’, altered by association with ‘drawers’.
How & Where It’s Used
British term for what Americans usually call ‘pants’.
Literary Heritage
‘Trousers’ is the standard British word, while Americans say ‘pants’.
Tags: clothing, home