Jeans

American  

[jeenz] / dʒinz /

noun

1. Sir James (Hopwood) 1877–1946, English astrophysicist and author.

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Jeans ¹ British  

/ dʒiːnz /

noun

1. Sir James Hopwood. 1877–1946, English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, best known for his popular books on astronomy. He made important contributions to the kinetic theory of gases and the theory of stellar evolution

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jeans ² British  

/ dʒiːnz /

plural noun

1. informal trousers for casual wear, made esp of denim or corduroy

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Usage

What are jeans? Jeans are a type of pants traditionally made from denim (a kind of cotton fabric).The word most commonly refers to denim blue jeans. Jeans can be other colors, but they’re most commonly blue. The defining feature of most jeans is that they’re made out of some kind of denim or denim-like fabric. Most jeans have seams and pockets that are reinforced with rivets—small metal fasteners.The word jeans can technically be used to refer to pants made from other materials, such as corduroy, but this isn’t common. For example, pants made out of corduroy are commonly called corduroys.Jeans were originally worn as pants for rugged work, but they are now most commonly worn as casual attire.Like the words pants and trousers, jeans is always used in the plural form when referring to the pants.The word jean (without an s at the end) can be used to refer to the material and is typically used as a modifier to describe garments that are made of this material, as in jean jacket or jean shorts. Example: I love being able to wear jeans to work on casual Fridays.

Etymology

Origin of jeans

plural of _jean

Example Sentences

In a move familiar to many millennials these days, Guess Jeans has returned home in its 45th year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The lyrics went viral after she referenced actress Sydney Sweeney's advertisement campaign for American Eagle Jeans.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Reached by email, 250 — best known for his work with the girl group New Jeans — talked about his goal for “Prema.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

"Levii's Jeans" is a funky, bluesy and sultry love song featuring rap/folk crossover artist Post Malone.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

“Mia Oh-My- Uh. I’m not giving anything up. It’s not an either-or proposition. Teaching or music. Jeans or suits. Music will always be a part of my life.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman