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

Cobalt blue denim coordinates were styled with a grass-green shoulder bag, while prange bell-bottoms were paired with a French blue button-down shirt. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 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

Keep scrolling to shop more bell-bottom jeans inspired by Kelly Clarkson. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 July 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