trousers

noun (trousers — plural only; a pair of trousers)

«trousers» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, trousers are part of many school uniforms in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. In the USA and Canada people usually say "pants" for trousers. Phrases: a pair of trousers, school trousers, trouser pocket, wear the trousers.

Examples

I tore my trousers on the fence. tree →
Put on your school trousers. tree →
These trousers are too long for me. tree →
I need a new pair of trousers. tree →
He keeps his keys in his trouser pocket. tree →
Tuck your trousers into your socks to keep ticks off on a hike. tree →
He managed, however, to scramble out with wet sleeves and bespattered trousers. tree →

Note

"Trousers" is always plural: "My trousers are blue", not "is blue". To count them, say "a pair of trousers", "two pairs of trousers". Big trap: in British English "pants" means underwear, but in American English "pants" means trousers. The adjective form is "trouser" (trouser leg, trouser pocket).

On Mova

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