trouser

American  

[trou-zer] / ˈtraʊ zər /

adjective

1. of or relating to trousers or a trouser.

   trouser cuffs; a trouser seam.

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noun

1. a leg of a pair of trousers.

trouser British  

/ ˈtraʊzə /

noun

1. (modifier) of or relating to trousers

   trouser buttons

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verb

1. slang (tr) to take (something, esp money), sometimes surreptitiously, undeservedly or unlawfully

Etymology

Origin of trouser

First recorded in 1600–10; back formation from trousers

Example Sentences

The so-called “ABC pants,” stretchy work trousers for men, were a hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second was described as being of slim build and was wearing a grey, hooded jacket, black trousers and black trainers.

From BBC

Sharaa sat down in the chilly halls of the unheated palace wearing a smart jacket, pressed trousers and shiny black shoes.

From BBC

Women began wearing trousers to the office in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police are now trading the familiar turquoise-and-blue uniforms for iron-grey shirts and chocolate-brown trousers.

From Barron's