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

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 • Jan. 25, 2024

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

Harry Styles, the band Maneskin, and even legendary producer Nile Rodgers were harkening back to the bell-bottom look popularized in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

Pop Pop’s idea of his good suit is his 1972, mauve-colored, bell-bottom ensemble with a tie-dye, butterfly-collar shirt.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles