trouser

1 of 2

noun

trou·​ser ˈtrau̇-zər 

: 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

Synonyms of trouser

Noun

• pants
• jeans

Examples of trouser in a Sentence

Noun

picked up his trousers from the dry cleaners

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If your looks could use an upgrade, incorporate these flattering wide-leg trousers into the mix. —Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

The heeled, platform style looks great with jeans, trousers, and even a flowy maxi skirt, but they’re functionally made with stretchy elastic at the entrance of each shoe for maximum comfort. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Adjective

First, for the Longchamp presentation earlier this week, Benson worked with hairstylist Joseph Maine to match her camel suede crop top and belted trouser look to a caramel-into-honey-blonde ombré lob. —Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2020

The quick below-the-knee inspection to ensure that sneakers are tied, trouser cuffs break just right so those snazzy socks are visible . . . every Miami player seemed to have a checklist. —Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 22 July 2019

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

Phrases Containing trouser

• trouser suit

Rhymes for trouser

• browser
• hauser
• houser

Kids Definition

trouser

adjective

trou·​ser

ˈtrau̇-zər

: of, relating to, or designed for trousers

trouser pockets