trews
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of trews
1560–70; < Irish and Scots Gaelic triubhas < Old French trebus breeches
Example Sentences
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"Back in 1998, we had this outfit with tartan trews, a pinky lilac shirt, and these tartan waistcoats, which we were so proud of," Kennedy remembers.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
And do you spurn your trousers, a multiplication of the already bifurcated trouse and trews?
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2016
Some might be forgiven for thinking golfing dinosaurs inhabit the East Lothian links, conjuring images of the odd stegosaurus in tartan trews lurking in the gorse.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2013
His ill-fitting jeans and lumpy pockets said: "I'm just relaxing on holiday in these comfy old trews."
From The Guardian • Aug. 6, 2011
The man was dressed all in green: dusty green trews, green jacket, and a dark green coat.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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