Pants

/pænts/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.

He wore a pair of blue pants to the party.

A term used in American English for trousers, typically made from heavier fabric.

She bought new pants for her job interview.

Slang for trousers that are particularly informal or casual.

I prefer to wear comfortable pants when I’m at home.

verb

To struggle to breathe heavily; to gasp.

After running up the hill, he was panting heavily.

From Middle English 'pantes', plural of 'pantaloons', derived from the Italian 'pantalone'.

pull your pants up

To take responsibility for one's actions.

pants on fire

A phrase used to indicate someone is lying.

wear the pants in the relationship

To be the dominant partner in a relationship.

shorts

A type of garment that covers the body from the waist down, ending above the knee.

joggers

Casual pants designed for running or exercise.

cargo pants

Loose-fitting pants with large pockets on the sides.

Pants can refer to something that is bad or disappointing.

That movie was pants, I wouldn't recommend it.

To be in one's pants can mean to be very frightened or nervous.

I was in my pants before the presentation.