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pants

[pants] / pænts /
NOUN
clothing for legs, lower half of body
Synonyms
STRONGEST
knickers shorts slacks trousers underpants
STRONG
Bermudas bloomers breeches briefs britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties
WEAK
blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers

Example Sentences

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They dictate the color of socks and the length of pants one wears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When your parents shuttle you off to school for the first time, practically everything you own has your name written on it — your T-shirts, pants, lunch box and water bottle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The trial heard how her niece soon used her cash to buy £136 yoga pants.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The collection brings a feminine touch to tailored classics that the house is known for, with wool cashmere coats and wide-leg slouch pants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And I did beat the pants off him, too.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan