pant leg

noun

1. a leg of a pair of pants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pant leg¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The program featured a photo of Graham smiling in a tie, his suit coat thrown over his shoulder, his pant legs rolled up as he stood calf deep in Everglades muck.

From Seattle Times

But beyond the ankle monitors most wear hidden under pant legs, it would be hard for the average passerby to know these guys are still serving time.

From Los Angeles Times

Those words are fortifying to Montenegro — he raises his pant leg to show that they are tattooed above his knee.

From Los Angeles Times

When her apprentice, Janice, shows off a photo of her new fiancé, the unevenness of his pant legs is a flagrant red flag.

From New York Times

They hover over words like “love” or “hate” that slink down pant legs.

From Los Angeles Times