Jeans

[ jeenz ]

noun

1. Sir James (Hop·wood) [hop, -w, oo, d], 1877–1946, English astrophysicist and author.

jeans

¹

/ dʒiːnz /

plural noun

1. informal trousers for casual wear, made esp of denim or corduroy

Jeans

²

/ dʒiːnz /

noun

1. JeansSir James Hopwood18771946MEnglishSCIENCE: astronomerSCIENCE: physicistSCIENCE: mathematician Sir James Hopwood. 1877–1946, English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, best known for his popular books on astronomy. He made important contributions to the kinetic theory of gases and the theory of stellar evolution

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeans¹

plural of jean

Example Sentences

Her ex-husband, Gilles Bensimon, shot the contemporary image of Macpherson in jeans and a T-shirt with minimal makeup, her blond mane framing her face.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman was said to have blonde hair and was wearing a black puffer coat, blue jeans and light-coloured shoes.

From BBC

And Mbuya’s personal favourite - jeans, a graphic T-shirt with her image on the front and a blonde wig.

From BBC

"I had never worn jeans or a wig before - so I was happy, and I was dancing."

From BBC

As she got up, she noticed her jeans’ button was undone and her belt was missing.

From BBC