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Definition of pantaloons

pantaloons

/ˌpæn.təˈluːnz/
pan · ta · loons
Plural:pantaloons
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• noun

1

Wait-length or ankle-length trousers, especially a historical style of men's tight-fitting trousers popular in the late 18th and 19th centuries that fastened with straps under the instep, or baggy trousers gathered at the ankles.

Example

"The historical drama featured actors dressed in Regency-era tailcoats and tight-fitting pantaloons."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'pantalon', from Italian 'Pantalone', a stock character in the commedia dell'arte who wore tight-fitting trousers, ultimately named after Saint Pantaleon, a popular patron saint of Venice.

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