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bottoms

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɑtəmz// UK //bˈɒtəmz// bot·toms

n. clothes you wear on the lower part of your body, like trousers or jeans. You use this word when talking about pants in a general way.

n. garments covering the lower part of the body, including trousers, jeans, and skirts. Plural in form; typically used as a collective term for lower-body clothing.


SIMPLE

She bought new bottoms for the trip.

CONTEXTUAL

He packed three pairs of comfortable bottoms for his week-long hiking adventure.

COMPLEX

The fashion editor noted that tailored bottoms have returned to prominence, replacing the casual dominance of denim in professional settings.

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