Trouser

/ˈtraʊ.zər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A garment covering the legs, typically extending from the waist to the ankles.

I bought a new pair of trousers for the interview.

The part of a suit that corresponds to the pants.

He wore a matching jacket and trousers for the formal event.

verb

To put something into the trouser pocket.

He trousered the money quickly and left the shop.

Middle English: from Old French 'trousser', probably from 'trous' meaning 'holes' in a garment.

trouser pocket:

A pocket sewn into the trouser for holding small items.

trousers down:

Refers to someone being caught in a compromising situation.

put a sock in it:

An informal expression meaning to be quiet, often used when someone is talking too much about trousers (slang).

Trouser snake

He jokingly referred to himself as a 'trouser snake' when discussing his love life.

Gaiters

In some contexts, gaiters may be referred to as trousers when they are worn over the lower legs.