jeans

word

/ˈdʒinz/
jeenz
/dʒˈiːnz/
jeenz

Definition

Pants made from strong denim fabric, usually casual and worn by people of all ages. The word is almost always plural in form.

Usage & Nuances

Use it as a plural noun: 'These jeans are new,' not 'this jean' for one pair in normal use. Common collocations include 'wear jeans,' 'a pair of jeans,' 'skinny jeans,' 'blue jeans,' and 'jeans jacket' is less common than 'denim jacket.'

Example Sentences

These jeans are too big for me.

basic

I usually wear jeans on weekends.

basic

She bought a new pair of jeans yesterday.

basic

I love these jeans now, but they felt really stiff at first.

natural

Do you think these jeans go well with this shirt?

natural

I can't believe I still fit into my high school jeans.

natural