trousers
Translation
trousers
Examples
He bought a new pair of trousers.
He bought a new pair of trousers.
These trousers are too tight for me.
These trousers are too tight for me.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of ((trousers)) a single item of this type of clothing He bought a new pair of trousers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pants (AmE), slacks
Etymology
From Middle Irish 'triubhas' meaning 'close-fitting shorts'. Always used in the plural.
Memory Tips
Think of 'two' for the two legs, hence the plural 'trousers'. It's often used for more formal legwear than 'pants'.