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

jeans

Similar words

pants
A broader term covering jeans and other two-legged outer garments.
slacks
Usually dressier pants made from fabrics other than denim.