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trousers

/ˈtɹaʊ.zɚz/
trou · sers
Plural:trousers
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trousers Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An outer garment covering the lower half of the body from the waist to the ankles, featuring a separate section for each leg.

Example

"He bought a beautifully tailored suit with a matching jacket and trousers for the upcoming wedding."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

A classic transatlantic false friend: in British English, 'trousers' refers to the outer legwear while 'pants' means underwear, whereas in American English, 'pants' is the standard term for the outer garment.

• Rhymes for trousers

• Nearby Words

trou de fer
trough
troupial
trousers
trout
trout perch
trowel

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from earlier 'trouse' (plural 'trouses'), from Irish 'triubhas' or Scottish Gaelic 'triubhas', referring to a close-fitting lower garment traditionally worn by Irish and Scottish men.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trousers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trousers
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