bloomers

nounblunder

Synonyms for bloomers

noun blunder

Antonyms for bloomers

pants

noun. clothing for legs, lower half of body

Word Origin & History

1851, named for U.S. feminist reformer Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894), who promoted them. The surname is attested from c.1200, said to mean literally "iron-worker," from Old English bloma (see bloom (n.2)).

Example Sentences for bloomers

After dinner, the apprentices retired, to finish sewing some bloomers.

Women should wear short skirts, bloomers, or riding-breeches.

How does the band of the bloomers differ from that put on the petticoat?

All girls should know about it, whether you will use wool or cotton for your bloomers.

Bloomers can also be made from gingham, percale, galatea, or other cotton cloth.

You must examine these, too, to see if you will select one for your bloomers.

They are very serviceable and are suitable for bloomers, or for dress fabrics.

Calculate how much cloth will be necessary for a pair of bloomers for yourself.

What are the important things to remember in cutting out the bloomers?

Place the right side of the strip to the right side of the bloomers.

bloomers

Synonyms for bloomers

Antonyms for bloomers

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