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Word

bottoms

Phoneticsbot·toms, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈbɑtəmz/

UK/bˈɒtəmz/

Definitions

01clothing

A2 · Elementary Plural noun

n. the lower part of a set of clothes, such as pyjamas, tracksuits, or bikinis.

n. the lower garment of a two-piece outfit, typically used in the plural to refer to casual or athletic wear.

“I need to buy new tracksuit bottoms because my old ones are too short.”

“The athlete preferred wearing lightweight tracksuit bottoms during her warm-up to maintain muscle temperature without adding significant bulk.”

Usage

Always used in the plural when referring to clothing.

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02lowest parts

A2 · Elementary Plural noun

n. the lowest parts of several things, like bottles, hills, or boxes.

n. the plural of 'bottom', referring to the lowest or deepest parts of multiple entities.

“Check the bottoms of the boxes to make sure they are taped shut.”

“The researchers examined the bottoms of the glass vials for any signs of crystalline precipitation after the cooling process.”

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A2 · Elementary
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