Used in a Sentence

trousers

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for trousers.

Editorial note

The goal is to have a better guess than one sourced from near the back of one's trousers.

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Quick take

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of trousers gathered in one view.

noun

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for trousers.

noun

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Example sentences

1

The goal is to have a better guess than one sourced from near the back of one's trousers.

2

Someone elses umbrella is soaking my trousers and the solution for me is to buy a reversed umbrella?

3

Otherwise, men are probably going to the pockets of their trousers (wallet in one, phone in the other).

4

And when his trousers start fraying near the ankles, he snips off the cloth with a scissor.

5

He usually keeps his phone either in the front pockets of his trousers, or the inside pocket of his jacket.

6

Hilariously two colleagues were once tested by the monthly inspection team and were compelled to dispose of their trousers because of contamination...

7

Farmers in general are talking out of the wrong end of their trousers.

8

Here's a photo from five years later when I took my mom flying I am digging those trousers, dude.

9

For all he knows, Lagos is standing there measuring the length of Hiro’s cock through his trousers while they pretend to make conversation.

10

I also wasn't completely satisfied with the way the trousers fit, but I didn't have time to have them re-made.

11

I was out for quite bit, woke up cold and with trousers shredded on left side.

12

Was there some kind of taboo regarding the mention of trousers?

Quote examples

1

It's basically the same as a man's suit, except that you may swap out the trousers ("pants") for a matching skirt, and no tie.

2

At this point, I don't think anyone this side of Procrustes could get me into trousers with a 30" waist; yet I think I'm reasonably fit for my age.

3

And false cognates can often lead to these kinds of problems: if I referred to trousers as "pants" around Brits, I get yelled at for being a stupid American.

4

Sure, maybe the outside of it while folded won't "press up against your leg, soaking your trousers and bag and drips on the already wet floor", but this means the water stays trapped on the inside of the folded creases, leading to mildew and a musty smell, and the rest still "drips on the already wet floor".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use trousers in a sentence?

The goal is to have a better guess than one sourced from near the back of one's trousers.

What does trousers mean?

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

What part of speech is trousers?

trousers is commonly used as noun.