Cool MateTrousers
UK /["/ˈtraʊzəz/"]/US /["/ˈtraʊzərz/"]/
Definition
a piece of clothing that covers the lower body and is divided into two parts to cover each leg separately
In simple words: Clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers both legs.
Examples
- a **pair of** grey **trousers**
- Doug **was wearing** black **trousers** and a blue shirt.
- baggy/tight/cropped trousers
- linen/leather/corduroy trousers
- tracksuit/pyjama trousers
- He dropped his trousers.
- He quickly pulled on his trousers and a T-shirt.
- Boys used to be dressed in short trousers until they reached adulthood.
- a woman in a smart pair of black trousers
- It's obvious who wears the trousers in that family!
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal settings. In American English, 'pants' is more common. 'Trousers' might be used in British English.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Remember 'trousers' as 'two legs' — they cover both legs.
Collocations
- long
- short
- baggy
- pair
- pull on
- pull up
- drop
- bottoms
- leg
- in trousers
Synonyms
- pants
- slacks
- chinos
- jeans
- cords
Antonyms
- shorts
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'trouser', which refers to a single leg covering.
- Using 'trousers' with a singular verb form.
- Mixing up 'trousers' with 'shorts' when referring to different styles of lower clothing.