Trousers Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹaʊzɝz/

TROW-zurz

UK

/tɹˈaʊsəz/

TROW-zuhz

Definition

A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. 'Trousers' is the British English term; in American English, they are called 'pants.'

Usage & Nuances

'Trousers' is used in British English; Americans say 'pants'. Not used for shorts or other legwear. 'A pair of trousers' is the standard phrasing. Often used in formal, professional, or everyday contexts.

• Spanish: pantalones
• Portuguese (BR): calça
• Portuguese (PT): calças
• Chinese (Simplified): 长裤
• Chinese (Traditional): 長褲
• Hindi: पतलून
• Arabic: سروال
• Bengali: প্যান্ট - ট্রাউজার্স
• Russian: брюки
• Japanese: ズボン
• Vietnamese: quần dài
• Korean: 바지
• Turkish: pantolon
• Urdu: پتلون
• Indonesian: celana panjang

Example Sentences

I bought new trousers for school.

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His trousers are too short.

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Please wash these trousers.

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Your trousers have a stain on the knee.

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He showed up in formal trousers and a T-shirt.

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Do these trousers go with my shoes?

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