pants
Translation
trousers
Examples
I need to buy a new pair of pants.
I need to buy a new pair of trousers.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of pants a single garment for the lower body She bought a new pair of trousers.
Similar Words
Synonyms (AmE): trousers, slacks, jeans. Note: In British English, 'pants' means underwear.
Etymology
Shortened from 'pantaloons', a type of trousers named after Pantalone, a character in Italian comedy.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pair' of pants because it has two leg holes. This helps remember it's always plural.