pantaloons
Britishplural noun
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history men's tight-fitting trousers, esp those fastening under the instep worn in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
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children's trousers resembling these
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informal any trousers, esp baggy ones
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By the early 19th century, pantaloons emerged as a practical part of any outfit for men and women because they kept outer wear clean by absorbing dirt and sweat.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
Bloomers, sometimes called Turkish trousers or pantaloons, were revolutionary back then, an alternative to uncomfortable full skirts.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
"She gave my grandmother a veil and pantaloons to disguise herself as a Muslim woman... and gave my grandfather the money to buy tickets and run away from Sarajevo," he recalled.
From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2022
The arch verse no less than the ruffs and pantaloons too often turn Cyrano into a preening fop, which is exactly what he isn’t.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
It was a jacket and pantaloons made of heavy cotton, quilted and padded—the warmest of garments.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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