bell-bottoms

plural noun

bell-bot·​toms ˈbel-ˈbä-təmz 

: pants with wide flaring bottoms

bell-bottom

ˈbel-ˈbä-təm 

adjective

Examples of bell-bottoms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time, youth culture was gravitating toward super slims, flares and bell-bottoms. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

But when Sonny and I were wearing our bell-bottoms, people didn’t necessarily like us. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Michael wore bell-bottoms, and his hair was long and curly, like Leah’s. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Her looks often incorporated classic country motifs like cowboy hats or bell-bottom jeans, though usually made Dolly-appropriate with a healthy helping of sparkles and vibrant hues. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell-bottoms

• autumns
• bottoms

Kids Definition

bell-bottoms

plural noun

bell-bot·​toms

ˈbel-ˈbät-əmz

: pants with legs that widen out at the bottom

bell-bottom adjective