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Trousers
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Trousers
/ˈtraʊzəz/
A piece of clothing that covers the legs and lower part of the body, worn by people.
Synonyms:
pants
slacks
breeches
Antonyms:
skirt
shorts
Examples:
I
have exactly the same trousers.
H
e purchased a pair of striped trousers.
H
er trousers were tailor-made for the occasion.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English
trous
, from Scottish Gaelic
triubhas
, meaning close-fitting shorts or trews, appearing in the early 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
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