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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"The guys went in their pants," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

He has told people he took off his pants to clean them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I have flown by the seat of my pants.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

No one is wearing anything that looks like my work pants or homemade sweater.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy