jeans

plural noun

Definition of jeansnext
as in pants

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Recent Examples of jeans Here are five blazer-and-jeans outfit ideas to try this spring. — India Roby, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026 Amazon Essentials Glove Ballet Flats These Amazon Essentials glove-style ballet flats are comfortable (thanks to a memory foam insole), supremely in-budget, and add instant polish to even the simplest T-shirt-and-jeans outfit. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeans
  1. blue jeans
  2. baggies
  3. cargo pants
Plural Noun
  • Slightly dressier than classic blue jeans or crisp white denim, dark-wash styles can transition from work to a night out with ease.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • He was last seen wearing a tan long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and brown or black boots.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of blue jeans
Plural Noun
  • Store in non-see-through containers, not in clear containers like baggies.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2023
  • There was allegedly a storage box in the second drawer of the dresser containing 38 baggies with an unknown powder substance, according to the warrant.
    — Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 29 Dec. 2022
Definition of baggies
Plural Noun
  • The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Croonenberghs wore a brown-and-white striped T-shirt, olive green cargo pants, white tennis shoes, and a navy blue denim baseball cap over his dark hair.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Definition of cargo pants

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