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DictionarytrousersLeg clothing
noun

trousers

TROW-zurz/ˈtraʊzərz/

Outer clothing covering the waist and each leg separately.

The trousers have a waistband and two full-length legs.

A single pair of full-length trousers laid flat, with the waistband, fly, pockets, and two separate ankle-length legs clearly visible.
Etymology
trouserMiddle Irishclose-fitting shorts
+sEnglishplural

Triubhas meant “close-fitting shorts,” connecting the name with an earlier lower-body garment. The English plural ending follows the pattern used for things in pairs, matching the garment’s separate legs.

In context

HoodedCobraCommander78818:56
his legs feature tan trousers with large pockets on each of the upper legs he has green boots with some straps around them
HCC788 - 1987 CROSSFIRE R/C car and RUMBLER Vintage G.I. Joe toy review!

More examples

  • Her trousers were too long at the hem.
  • She bought two pairs of trousers.
  • The tailor pressed the trousers carefully.

Forms

trousers

Similar words

pants
The usual everyday American equivalent.
slacks
Usually less casual trousers.