Bloomers (noun)

1. A style of loose-fitting trousers for women, typically worn under a skirt or dress.
2. Women's undergarments consisting of a pair of loose-fitting pants gathered at the ankle.

Origin:

The word bloomers is derived from the name of amelia bloomer, an american women's rights advocate who popularized the style of loose-fitting trousers for women in the mid-19th century. it was first recorded in english in the mid-19th century.

Examples:

1. Amelia Bloomer popularized the style of bloomers in the 19th century.
2. She wore a dress with bloomers underneath.
3. The bloomers were worn by women as a symbol of their desire for more comfortable clothing.
4. The bloomers were worn by suffragettes as a symbol of their desire for women's rights.
5. The bloomers were worn by women as a symbol of their desire for more freedom of movement.