trousers

/ˈtɹaʊzəz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Noun

Examples

The trousers need to be shortened.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “trousers” mean?

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Is “trousers” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.