pair of pants

The term 'pair of pants' refers to a single garment designed to cover the lower body, despite the plural form 'pair' being used.

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Definition

A2Everyday Wear

(common)A single garment that covers the lower body from the waist to the ankles, with separate sections for each leg.

Example

  • He bought a new pair of pants for the interview.
  • She prefers wearing a pair of pants to a skirt.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pair of pants":

pair of shoesbaby pantspair of colourspair of handspair of spectaclesbig-boy pantsflood pantshot pantsbig-girl pantsfancy pantswaterproof pantsants in one's pants