pants
word
/ˈpænts/
pants
/pˈɑːnts/
pahnts
Definition
Clothes that cover the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. In American English, this is the usual word for this item of clothing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'pants are', 'my pants'. In American English, 'pants' means trousers; in British English, it can mean underwear, so 'trousers' is safer there. Common combinations: 'dress pants', 'cargo pants', 'sweatpants', 'put on your pants'.
Spanish: pantalonesPortuguese (BR): calçaPortuguese (PT): calçasChinese (Simplified): 裤子Chinese (Traditional): 褲子Hindi: पैंटArabic: بنطالBengali: প্যান্টRussian: брюкиJapanese: ズボンVietnamese: quầnKorean: 바지Turkish: pantolonUrdu: پینٹIndonesian: celana
Example Sentences
My black pants are in the closet.
basic
These pants are too long for me.
basic
He bought new pants for work.
basic
I spilled coffee on my pants right before the meeting.
natural
Do these pants look too formal for the party?
natural
I can't find my favorite pants anywhere.
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