trouser
trouser Lexical Profile
trouser Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An outer garment covering the lower body from the waist to the ankles, divided into two separate sections for the legs (usually used in the plural as "trousers", or in the singular within the fashion and tailoring trade or before another noun).
"He reached into his trouser pocket to find the keys to the office."
A single leg section of a pair of trousers.
"The tailor carefully pinned the left trouser to adjust the hem."
• verb
British To pocket or take possession of something, especially a large sum of money, eagerly or Dishonestly (informal).
"The executives were accused of trousering millions in bonuses while the company struggled."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the complete garment worn on the body, the plural form "trousers" (or "a pair of trousers") is standard; the singular "trouser" is primarily restricted to attributive use before another noun (e.g., "trouser pocket") or specialized tailoring trade jargon.
• Rhymes for trouser
Word Origin & Etymology
Entered English in the early 17th century as "trouse" from Scottish Gaelic "triubhas" and Irish "triús" (meaning close-fitting shorts or trews), later adopting the "-er" ending by analogy with paired garments such as "drawers".