trouser

1 of 2

noun

trou·​ser ˈtrau̇-zər How to pronounce trouser (audio)
: pants sense 1
usually used in plural

trouser

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or designed for trousers
trouser pockets
2
: of or relating to a male dramatic role played by a woman

Examples of trouser in a Sentence

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Noun
Revisit the tunic and pant combo Play with color and proportion by layering a bright, orange mini over easy, white trousers. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2024 Its versatile silhouette could pair with jeans or breezy palazzo pants on casual days this spring, but it can also be dressed up with skirts or trousers for work or more formal occasions. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trouser 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of earlier trouse, from Scottish Gaelic triubhas

First Known Use

Noun

1681, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trouser was in 1681

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Cite this Entry

“Trouser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trouser. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

trouser

adjective
trou·​ser
ˈtrau̇-zər
: of, relating to, or designed for trousers
trouser pockets

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