trouser

1 of 2

noun

trou·​ser ˈtrau̇-zər 

: pants sense 1

—usually used in plural

trouser

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of, relating to, or designed for trousers

trouser pockets

2

: of or relating to a male dramatic role played by a woman

Synonyms

Noun

• breeches
• britches
• pantaloons
• pants
• slacks

Examples of trouser in a Sentence

Noun

picked up his trousers from the dry cleaners

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024

The Leather Trench Coat A trench coat outfit can carry you through any day—a go-to look is trousers and a simple white T-shirt styled under a cropped knit. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

Adjective

First, for the Longchamp presentation earlier this week, Benson worked with hairstylist Joseph Maine to match her camel suede crop top and belted trouser look to a caramel-into-honey-blonde ombré lob. —Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2020

The quick below-the-knee inspection to ensure that sneakers are tied, trouser cuffs break just right so those snazzy socks are visible . . . every Miami player seemed to have a checklist. —Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 22 July 2019

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of earlier trouse, from Scottish Gaelic triubhas

First Known Use

Noun

1681, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trouser

• trouser suit

Kids Definition

trouser

adjective

trou·​ser

ˈtrau̇-zər

: of, relating to, or designed for trousers

trouser pockets