Clothes and Fashion - Pants and Shorts

Here you will learn some English words related to pants and shorts such as "leggings", "jeans" and "slacks".

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Clothes and Fashion
pants [noun]

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

Ex: My brother always wears a belt with his pants to keep them from falling down .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .

close-fitting women's pants ending just below the knee

jodhpurs [noun]

pants that are loose-fitting above and tight-fitting below the knee, used for horse riding

leggings [noun]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

Ex: Black leggings are a staple in her casual wardrobe .
jeans [noun]

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

Ex: He prefers high-waisted jeans for a retro style .
tweeds [noun]

a type of woolen pants usually made from rough, unfinished fabrics with a distinctive pattern

cutoffs [noun]

a type of shorts that is made by cutting the legs of old pants and are usually left unhemmed

flannels [noun]

a type of pants made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth

a type of shorts that are typically short, tight-fitting, and high-waisted ften worn by women in the 1960s and 1970s

Ex: The designer showcased a collection featuring hot pants in bold colors and sequins .
cords [noun]

a pair of pants made of thick cotton cloth with a rigged surface, called corduroy

trews [noun]

tight-fitting pants, usually made of tartan wool, worn traditionally as part of Scottish Highland dress

a type of form-fitting pants made from elastic materials that provide comfort and ease of movement

trousers [noun]

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Ex: The fashion show featured a variety of trousers styles , from wide-leg to skinny fit .
breeches [noun]

short pants that end above the knee, often worn as a part of the outfit for horse riding

culottes [noun]

a type of women's knee-length pants that resemble a skirt, with the garment being split into sections to create a flared appearance

skort [noun]

a garment that combines the appearance of a skirt with the functionality of shorts

loose-fitting trousers that hang low on the hips and have a relaxed, oversized look

Ex: The teenager wore baggy pants with a colorful hoodie .

a type of short pants that end just below the knee and are often worn for sports or leisure activities.

chaps [noun]

protective leather leggings worn by horseback riders that cover the legs from the waist to the ankle

form-fitting denim trousers that are snug through the thighs, calves, and ankles

chinos [noun]

a type of casual cotton pants made with lightweight and comfortable fabric

trousers that end above the ankle and typically have a straight or slightly tapered leg

trousers that are narrower through the leg than traditional straight-leg pants, creating a fitted and streamlined silhouette

jeggings [noun]

skin-tight leggings made from a stretchy denim-like material, designed to look like skinny jeans

khakis [noun]

casual pants made from a lightweight cotton twill fabric, typically tan or beige in color, known for their resistance to wrinkling

a style of pants typically made of a lightweight fabric with a wide, full-cut leg that tapers towards the ankle

a type of cropped pants worn by women, typically with a straight leg that ends just below the knee, designed for cycling

slacks [noun]

tailored pants made of lightweight and durable fabrics, featuring a straight cut that falls from the waist to the ankles

skin-tight denim pants that are so tight they appear to have been sprayed onto the body, usually made from a stretchy material like elastane or spandex

a type of stretchy, form-fitting pants that have a band of fabric that loops around the bottom of the foot to keep them in place

a type of knee-length shorts, originated in Bermuda, featuring a tailored cut and often worn as part of a business-casual or smart-casual outfit

Ex: He chose beige Bermuda shorts for a casual outing .

leather pants made from the hides of deer or other animals, traditionally worn by Native Americans and frontiersmen for hunting and outdoor activities

low-rise pants or jeans that sit on the hips and are designed to be worn with a belt

a type of traditional leather pants worn in Bavaria and other parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, often decorated with intricate embroidery

loose, flowing trousers that flare out from the waist and are typically wide-legged

flares [noun]

pants that have a wide leg and a flared hem, which are designed to widen from the knee down to the ankle