bell-bottom
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of bell-bottom
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The white-and-brown animal stands fish-eyed and proud beside Ebsen, who wears a subtly glamorous ensemble of bell-bottom jeans, dark V-neck tee, and tortoiseshell Prada sunglasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
The star, who has become known for her love of bell-bottom trousers, also won female vocalist of the year and album of the year, for her fourth record Bell Bottom Country.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2023
Yet Carl, from flooffy head to bell-bottom hems, is the epitome of soft power and hardened ego.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
Elle King showed up resplendent in red, a bell-bottom trouser suit with an ultra-wide brim hat to match.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2022
In one photo from that year, I’m rocking bell-bottom jeans with white flowers embroidered on them and a blue polo shirt.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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