pantaloon

Example Sentences

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By the early 19th century, pantaloons emerged as a practical part of any outfit for men and women because they kept outer wear clean by absorbing dirt and sweat.

From National Geographic

A sleepover includes a fashion show where the “overburdened pre-teens wear four layers of petticoats and pantaloons.”

From Los Angeles Times

She fixed the problem by adding full-length pantaloons.

From New York Times

Around the turn of the next century, an Australian actress named Annette Kellerman toured the U.S., donning a one-piece bathing suit instead of traditional pantaloons and performing inside a glass tank.

From Los Angeles Times

Bloomers, sometimes called Turkish trousers or pantaloons, were revolutionary back then, an alternative to uncomfortable full skirts.

From Seattle Times