bloomers

/ (ˈbluːməz) /

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pl n

informal women's or girls' baggy knickers

(formerly) loose trousers gathered at the knee worn by women for cycling and athletics

Also called: rational dress history long loose trousers gathered at the ankle and worn under a shorter skirt

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Word Origin for bloomers

from bloomer, a garment introduced in about 1850 and publicized by Mrs A. Bloomer (1818–94), US social reformer

Words nearby bloomers

blooey, blook, bloom, bloomed, bloomer, bloomers, bloomery, Bloomfield, Bloomfieldian, blooming, Bloomingdale

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It was a pleasantly lush Dolce & Gabbana romp filled with shaped dresses, circle skirts, and bloomers.
Ode to Joy: Dolce, Versace and Bottega in Milan for Spring 2013|Robin Givhan|September 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bloomers should be made to fasten at the left side of the back, which leaves room for a pocket on the right side.
Social Life|Maud C. Cooke
In ordinarily calm weather–yes; but in this rough sea, and hampered as they were by their bloomers and other clothing–no.
Wyn's Camping Days|Amy Bell Marlowe
Calculate how much cloth will be necessary for a pair of bloomers for yourself.
Clothing and Health|Helen Kinne

Dr. Arnold is of a deeper color, approaching to crimson, and is one of the best autumn bloomers.
The Book of Roses|Francis Parkman
The fellow said he'd send me a winner, so I togged up in my bloomers, boots and spurs and stood on the veranda waiting.
Letters of a Dakota Divorcee|Jane Burr

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