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palazzo pants

British  
/ pəˈlætsəʊ /

plural noun

  1. women's trousers with very wide legs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of palazzo pants

C20: palazzo from Italian, literally: palace

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Her purple Sergio Hudson sweater and palazzo pants plus coat look, along with perfectly curled hair, did not disappoint fans of the former first lady.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2021

The crunchy taffeta and faille skirts, a hallmark of the house, are reinterpreted as silky palazzo pants or georgette ruffles, better made for lounging and dancing.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 6, 2018

The fact Markle dressed in homage to the line judges – both wore blue stripes and cream palazzo pants – courtesy of Ralph Lauren, who dressed them both, was a high-concept but less-documented move.

From The Guardian Jul. 16, 2018

Wide-leg pleated palazzo pants paired with a double-breasted jacket, and a subtle navy-print dress had a hemline made of metallic blue pailettes.

From Seattle Times Feb. 14, 2011

Now we are being asked to associate youth with the sloppy, slinky gestures and volumes of the disco era: raglan sleeves, palazzo pants, platforms.

From New York Times Sep. 27, 2010

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