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trousers

Pronunciation: /ˈtraʊzəz/

(also a pair of trousers)

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Definition of trousers

noun

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

Phrases

catch someone with their trousers down: see catch someone with their pants down at pants.
wear the trousers: informal be the dominant partner in a relationship: there’s no doubt who’ll wear the trousers in that house