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Definition of clamdiggers

clamdiggers

/ˈklæmˌdɪɡ.ɚz/
clam · dig · gers
Plural:clamdiggers
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• noun

1

North American Casual cropped trousers ending at the mid-calf or just below the knee, originally worn at the beach to keep the hems dry while wading.

Example

"She wore a pair of white denim clamdiggers and sandals for the afternoon stroll along the boardwalk."

2

Plural form of clamdigger; people who harvest clams from sand or mudflats.

Example

"At low tide, dozens of clamdiggers gathered along the shoreline with buckets and rakes."

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• Nearby Words

clam chowder
clambake
clamber
clamdiggers
clammily
clamminess
clammy

Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced in the mid-20th century, the garment was named after the rolled-up trousers traditionally worn by people wading into coastal mudflats to dig for clams.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clamdiggers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clamdiggers
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