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

Pulling inspiration from the groovy ‘70s, the bell-bottom bob flips out for a cute and quirky look. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Adam Lambert is bringing the '70s back in bell-bottom jeans while out and about in New York City on June 25. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Wilson, known for her bell-bottom jeans, wore a dress from Oscar de la Renta with a train featuring elements of her signature pants, paired with white heeled cowboy boots. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 May 2026

The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 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