bottoms
- 01 A2 Elementary
the lower part of a set of clothes, such as pyjamas, tracksuits, or bikinis.
the lower garment of a two-piece outfit, typically used in the plural to refer to casual or athletic wear.
Simple“I need to buy new tracksuit bottoms because my old ones are too short.”
In context“The athlete preferred wearing lightweight tracksuit bottoms during her warm-up to maintain muscle temperature without adding significant bulk.”
UsageAlways used in the plural when referring to clothing.
- 02 A2 Elementary
the lowest parts of several things, like bottles, hills, or boxes.
the plural of 'bottom', referring to the lowest or deepest parts of multiple entities.
Simple“Check the bottoms of the boxes to make sure they are taped shut.”
In context“The researchers examined the bottoms of the glass vials for any signs of crystalline precipitation after the cooling process.”
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