bloomers

/ ˈbluːməz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   women's or girls' baggy knickers
2. (formerly) loose trousers gathered at the knee worn by women for cycling and athletics
3. Also calledrational dress history long loose trousers gathered at the ankle and worn under a shorter skirt

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloomers¹

from bloomer , a garment introduced in about 1850 and publicized by Mrs A. Bloomer (1818–94), US social reformer

Example Sentences

And one of last year’s bloomers, named Stankosaurus Rex for its massive 8-foot height, is now fruiting, so it looks like a tall upright club covered with plump crimson orbs.

From Los Angeles Times

He also advocates planting native milkweeds like narrow leaf and woollypod, summer bloomers that will attract lots of pollinators, especially the endangered Western monarch butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times

Crafted for comfort in L.A., bloomers are an essential wear to be your most baby girl inside and out of the house.

From Los Angeles Times

This summer, I think everyone will probably be wearing bloomers and hot shorts.

From Los Angeles Times

But flowers come in all descriptions and sizes and are designed to attract a dizzying array of pollinators — beetles, bats, birds, butterflies, moths for the night bloomers, wasps, and yes, bees.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• slacks
• trousers
• underpants