noun
jeans
Pants usually made from denim.
She wears jeans and a T-shirt to class most days.
Etymology
Jean was a fabric name connected with Genoa. The plural became the name of trousers made from sturdy cloth, now especially denim.
More examples
- These jeans are too tight around the waist.
- I bought a new pair of jeans yesterday.
- Wash your dark jeans inside out to reduce fading.
Forms
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