pair of trousers

Bottom half garment

A pair of trousers is a single garment covering the body from waist to ankles with separate sections for each leg.

The "pair" reflects the two leg tubes, though it names one item: I need a new pair of trousers.

The phrase is more common in British English; Americans typically say "pants" or "a pair of pants."

Related

jeans · skinny jeans · garment · hems · breeches · chinos · joggers · capris · apparel · overalls · waistband · back pocket · corduroys · clothing · pants · pockets · khakis · cargo pants

Opposites
lower body garment style

pair of trousersskirt

Waist-hung lower garment

dress · kilt · sarong · robe · tunic

body coverage extent

pair of trousersbare legs

underwear · briefs · bikini bottom · hot pants · miniskirt

formality/function

pair of trouserssweatpants

Casual athletic trousers

pajama bottoms · swimwear · loungewear

Family

pair, pairs, paired, pairing, trouser, trousers, trousered

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G