Find Synonyms
pants Synonyms
Another word for pants
Choosing another word for pants depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An outer garment covering the lower half of the body from the waist to the ankles, divided into separate sections to cover each leg separately.
Usage Example
"He bought a new pair of dress trousers for his upcoming job interview."
Strongest
trousers
slacks
Strong
britches
breeches
trews
jeans
Weak
khakis
chinos
• noun (Context 2)
An undergarment worn on the lower part of the body.
Usage Example
"She packed extra socks and underpants in her suitcase for the weekend trip."
Strongest
underpants
underwear
undies
Strong
knickers
panties
briefs
drawers
smalls
skivvies
boxers
• verb (Context 3)
To forcefully and unexpectedly pull down a person's trousers as a prank or joke.
Usage Example
"The bully was suspended from school after he pantsed a younger student in the hallway."
Strongest
depants
debag
Strong
dack
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pants. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pants