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trouser

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹaʊzɝ// UK //tɹˈaʊsɐ// trous·er Informal

n. a single piece of clothing that covers one leg from the waist to the ankle. You usually wear two of these together.

n. a single garment covering one leg from the waist to the ankle. Typically used in the plural form to refer to the pair of garments worn together.


SIMPLE

He bought a new pair of blue trousers.

CONTEXTUAL

The tailor adjusted the waistband of the trousers to ensure they fit perfectly for the wedding.

Synonyms
Origin

Back-formation from trousers.

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