pantaloons

/ ˌpæntəˈluːnz /

plural noun

1. 1. history men's tight-fitting trousers, esp those fastening under the instep worn in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
   2. children's trousers resembling these
2. informal.
   any trousers, esp baggy ones

Example Sentences

By the early 19th century, pantaloons emerged as a practical part of any outfit for men and women because they kept outer wear clean by absorbing dirt and sweat.

From National Geographic

A sleepover includes a fashion show where the “overburdened pre-teens wear four layers of petticoats and pantaloons.”

From Los Angeles Times

She fixed the problem by adding full-length pantaloons.

From New York Times

Around the turn of the next century, an Australian actress named Annette Kellerman toured the U.S., donning a one-piece bathing suit instead of traditional pantaloons and performing inside a glass tank.

From Los Angeles Times

Bloomers, sometimes called Turkish trousers or pantaloons, were revolutionary back then, an alternative to uncomfortable full skirts.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• slacks
• trousers
• underpants