trouser

American  

[trou-zer] / ˈtraʊ zər /

adjective

1. of or relating to trousers or a trouser.

   trouser cuffs; a trouser seam.

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noun

1. a leg of a pair of trousers.

trouser British  

/ ˈtraʊzə /

noun

1. (modifier) of or relating to trousers

   trouser buttons

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verb

1. slang (tr) to take (something, esp money), sometimes surreptitiously, undeservedly or unlawfully

Etymology

Origin of trouser

First recorded in 1600–10; back formation from trousers

Example Sentences

But Givan has said that the law already gives girls the legal authority to challenge their schools to let them wear trousers instead of skirts.

From BBC

The US Secretary of State, impeccably neat and groomed, stood with one hand casually in his trouser pocket, delivering this from a prepared script at a podium.

From BBC

As it returns to the screen, younger viewers may glimpse another era - flared trousers, drafting tables, cigarette smoke curling under fluorescent lights.

From BBC

Her blouse was a crisp cream color, tucked into smart red trousers.

From Literature

Wright, wearing a grey sweatshirt and trousers, showed no emotion, even as Victoria's brother, Steven - who also spoke on behalf of his father - and Gemma, cried while detailing what his actions have done to them.

From BBC