harem pants

noun

: women's loose trousers that fit closely at the ankle

Examples of harem pants in a Sentence

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This pair of linen-blend harem pants is $78 off and just waiting to go on vacation with you, plus this billowy blouse is 53 percent off and adds an effortlessly stylish vibe to jeans or trousers. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Feathers, lace and fringe brought softness and movement, and hints of leg in short shorts and harem pants added subtle sensuality. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Keep reading to shop pleated trousers, harem pants, and more, all under $50. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025 He was inspired by folkloric characters from history, like the Slavic Baba Yaga and the Italian Befana, as well as Victorian lady silhouettes, 17th century panniers, puffed sleeves, and harem pants. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for harem pants

Word History

Etymology

from their resemblance to traditional women's attire in some Muslim countries

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harem pants was in 1888

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“Harem pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harem%20pants. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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