Jeans

[ jeenz ]

noun

1. Sir James (Hop·wood) [hop, -w, oo, d], 1877–1946, English astrophysicist and author.

jeans

¹

/ dʒiːnz /

plural noun

1. informal trousers for casual wear, made esp of denim or corduroy

Jeans

²

/ dʒiːnz /

noun

1. JeansSir James Hopwood18771946MEnglishSCIENCE: astronomerSCIENCE: physicistSCIENCE: mathematician Sir James Hopwood. 1877–1946, English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, best known for his popular books on astronomy. He made important contributions to the kinetic theory of gases and the theory of stellar evolution

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeans¹

plural of jean

Example Sentences

He was standing on the corner and wearing only a T-shirt and jeans, and this was 11:30 at night and it was really cold.

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The whims of fashionistas have brought us bellbottoms and skinny jeans and everything in between.

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Available at Neiman Marcus Rialto Jeans, $245  These jeans are truly wearable art.

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Instead, break out a form-fitting garment — think skinny jeans or a curve-hugging dress.

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James Carville, who showed up in dark sunglasses, blue jeans, and running jacket.

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It really ain't safe for such pilgrims t' be cavortin' over the prairies with all that boodle in their jeans.

From Project Gutenberg

Sometime a book will be written about the Jeans of this war, the great friendships it has brought forth between men.

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Major Parker was a brisk little man, clad in brindle jeans of ancient cut, resplendent with brass buttons.

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"That's one way for 'em to get blue jeans," said the driver cryptically.

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She was in jeans, maybe she was eighteen, maybe she was Rodan's daughter.

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