Pronunciation

/trʌzərz/

Definitions

Noun

• Trousers (plural): A garment consisting of separate parts for each leg, typically reaching from the waist to the ankles, worn as part of men’s or women’s clothing.
• Pants: In some regions, particularly North America, trousers are commonly referred to as pants.

Phrases

• “Wear trousers” or “put on trousers”
• “Blue trousers”
• “Jeans trousers”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was wearing a pair of tailored trousers to the office.”
• Verb: “It’s time to take off these wet trousers and change into something dry.”
• “I have a pair of black trousers that match any shirt.”

Synonyms

• Pants
• Slacks
• Trousers (informal in British English)
• Leggings (for women’s form-fitting pants)
• Drawers (informal, slang)

Etymology

The word “trousers” comes from the Old French “toussers,” which originally meant “to cough” but evolved into “to throw” or “to toss,” referring to the action of throwing up one’s legs when changing clothes.

Usage Notes

• In British English, “trousers” is used for both men’s and women’s garments, while in American English, “pants” is more common for men’s attire and “trousers” for women’s.
• The term “jeans” is specifically used for a type of durable, often blue denim trousers.