bloomers

/ ˈbluːməz /

plural noun

1. informal,  women's or girls' baggy knickers

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloomers¹

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

Related Words

• knickers 
• shorts 
• slacks 
• trousers 
• underpants