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Definition of Trouser
1. Noun. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately. "He had a sharp crease in his trousers"
Specialized synonyms: Bell-bottoms, Bellbottom Pants, Bellbottom Trousers, Breeches, Knee Breeches, Knee Pants, Knickerbockers, Knickers, Chino, Churidars, Cords, Corduroys, Flannel, Gabardine, Tweed, White, Blue Jean, Denim, Jean, Jodhpur Breeches, Jodhpurs, Riding Breeches, Long Pants, Long Trousers, Pajama, Pyjama, Pantaloon, Pedal Pusher, Toreador Pants, Salwar, Shalwar, Short Pants, Shorts, Trunks, Slacks, Stretch Pants, Sweat Pants, Sweatpants, Trews
Generic synonyms: Garment
Terms within: Hip Pocket, Lap, Lap Covering, Leg, Pant Leg, Trouser Leg, Seat, Slide Fastener, Zip, Zip Fastener, Zipper, Trouser Cuff
2. Noun. A garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers. "He ripped his left trouser on the fence"
Definition of Trouser
1. Noun. (context: used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to trousers. ¹
2. Noun. (context: in clothing retail and fashion) A pair of trousers. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive British informal) To put money into one's trouser pocket; to pocket. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive British informal) To legally remove funds from an organization for personal use. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive British informal) To secretively steal an item or money for personal use. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Trouser
1. pertaining to trousers [adj] - See also: trousers
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trouser
Literary usage of Trouser
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Dog's Book of Verse (1916)
"I'd sauntered in quite trim and spruce, When on a sudden, oh, my trouser, ...
I on the fence, he down below, And thou the copula, my trouser, ..."
2. Get Thee Behind Me, Satan!: A Home-born Book of Home-truths by Olive Logan (1872)
"... and bowing quite low (" his trouser-legs perfectly undisturbed over his instep,"
said Puss afterwards) he looked Fan straight in the eye and said, ..."
3. Our Ride Through Asia Minor by Mary Esme Gwendoline Grogan Stevenson (1881)
"... ancient carving—A kind host—A red-trouser village—Companions for the night—Regrets
on leaving—The passes described—The avi-fauna—Kurd shepherds— The ..."
4. The Bookman (1907)
"Having the highest example in journalism before me, suppose that I decide to
start a Truth trouser Club. I offer to all annual subscribers to Truth on the ..."
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