palazzo pants

/ pəˈlætsəʊ /

plural noun

1. women's trousers with very wide legs

Word History and Origins

Origin of palazzo pants¹

C20: palazzo from Italian, literally: palace

Example Sentences

The shapes, like kimono jackets and sleeveless tunics and cropped palazzo pants in soft cottons or gauzes and Irish linens, are uncomplicated and designed to flatter.

From Seattle Times

It stretched from asymmetric compression tops to halter top and extra-long sweatshirts atop full sweat-skirts in a variety of lengths and slinky basketball jersey gowns and palazzo pants in Easter parade colors.

From New York Times

Her purple Sergio Hudson sweater and palazzo pants plus coat look, along with perfectly curled hair, did not disappoint fans of the former first lady.

From BBC

Strict touches were mixed with feminine flow: A mini tunic flowed into palazzo pants, to be disciplined by a tailored jacket.

From Washington Times

Strict touches were mixed with feminine flow: A mini tunic flowed into palazzo pants, to be disciplined by a tailored jacket.

From Seattle Times