pants
UK: pænts | US: pænts
n. a garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg
n. (informal) underwear, especially men's underpants
The word "pants" originated as a shortened form of "pantaloons," a term borrowed from French pantalon (16th century), which referred to tight-fitting trousers. The French term derived from Italian Pantalone, a stock character in commedia dell'arte known for wearing such trousers. Over time, "pants" became the standard term in American English, while British English retained "trousers" for outerwear and uses "pants" primarily for underwear. The plural "-s" reflects the garment's two-legged structure.
He folded his pants neatly before putting them in the drawer.
She prefers wearing pants instead of skirts for work.
(UK) He realized he’d forgotten to pack clean pants for the trip.
The toddler’s pants were covered in mud after playing outside.
These pants are too tight—I need a larger size.