bell-bottom

American  

[bel-bot-uhm] / ˈbɛlˌbɒt əm /

adjective

1. Also bell-bottomed. (of trousers) wide and flaring at the bottoms of the legs.

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noun

1. (used with a plural verb) bell-bottoms, bell-bottom trousers.

Etymology

Origin of bell-bottom

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Musicians illuminated stages with bell-bottom jeans, platform shoes and colourful headbands.

From BBC

“That was a song about fashion changes in the ’60s with bell-bottom hip-huggers and high-heeled boots and all the different styles of clothes the girls were wearing — hot pants and all that stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times

The set is a faithful recreation of Bob Marley & The Wailers' Exodus tour, filled with extras in paisley shirts, bell-bottom flares and false moustaches.

From BBC

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

During a visit in May, the market featured dozens of vintage clothing vendors selling bell-bottom jeans, graphic tees and flowery sundresses on the main plaza.

From Seattle Times