trouser
1 of 2noun
trou·ser ˈtrau̇-zər 
: pants sense 1 —usually used in plural
trouser
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, relating to, or designed for trousers
trouser pockets
2
: of or relating to a male dramatic role played by a woman
Synonyms
Noun
- breeches
- britches
- pantaloons
- pants
- slacks
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Rose Minutaglio, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 This pair is just short enough to make your fall footwear a moment, but still has the long lines and movement of a trouser jean. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 Dad reports that his teenager has been living in the trouser jeans. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 July 2022 The high-waist pants have a trouser-like appearance that looks professional, contrasting their sweatpants-like feel. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 With less commitment than a full three-piece suit, the combination of a suit vest and a matching trouser means business. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Sure, a sweater and a pair of jeans will always be a classic fall outfit, but the sweater-and-trouser combo will take your autumn look to next-level chic. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 14 Aug. 2022 Young Dante — a trouser role, here sung by the clarinetty mezzo-soprano Christel Loetzsch — has a monologue of medieval-style spare purity mourning the loss of love. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Versatile bestsellers to dress up or down include the ultimate structured LBD, a luxe drapey top, the collarless statement blazer, and a pull-on tapered trouser. Rachel King, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2022 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 Also known as bermuda shorts, biking shorts, or trouser shorts, these shorts are shorter than capris and longer than well, shorts, but still have enough fabric to be HR friendly and incredibly chic. Teen Vogue, 31 May 2019 For most of the history of men's fashion, styles— especially trouser styles—have been fairly rigid. Scott Christian, Esquire, 1 Aug. 2017 See More
Noun
My favorite pair jeans are the Wrangler trouser jeans. Rose Minutaglio, ELLE, 12 Sep. 2022 This pair is just short enough to make your fall footwear a moment, but still has the long lines and movement of a trouser jean. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 Dad reports that his teenager has been living in the trouser jeans. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 July 2022 The high-waist pants have a trouser-like appearance that looks professional, contrasting their sweatpants-like feel. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 With less commitment than a full three-piece suit, the combination of a suit vest and a matching trouser means business. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Sure, a sweater and a pair of jeans will always be a classic fall outfit, but the sweater-and-trouser combo will take your autumn look to next-level chic. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 14 Aug. 2022 Young Dante — a trouser role, here sung by the clarinetty mezzo-soprano Christel Loetzsch — has a monologue of medieval-style spare purity mourning the loss of love. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Versatile bestsellers to dress up or down include the ultimate structured LBD, a luxe drapey top, the collarless statement blazer, and a pull-on tapered trouser. Rachel King, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2022 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 Also known as bermuda shorts, biking shorts, or trouser shorts, these shorts are shorter than capris and longer than well, shorts, but still have enough fabric to be HR friendly and incredibly chic. Teen Vogue, 31 May 2019 For most of the history of men's fashion, styles— especially trouser styles—have been fairly rigid. Scott Christian, Esquire, 1 Aug. 2017 See More 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