Pants ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pants ( noun )

1. An item of clothing covering the body from the waist to the ankles, worn by both sexes (but more commonly by men) over a garment covering the lower body.
2. A garment covering the lower body and each leg separately, worn by both sexes.
3. Trousers.

Origin:

Mid-16th century (in the sense "undergarment covering the body from the waist to the ankles"): from pant "stretch out, open wide" (because of the leg openings), of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He was wearing a pair of blue pants.
2. She changed into a fresh pair of pants.
3. He pulled up his pants.
4. He wore a suit and tie, but no pants.
5. She wore a blouse and pants.

(As a verb)

Pants ( verb )

1. An item of clothing covering the body from the waist to the ankles, worn by both sexes (but more commonly by men) over a garment covering the lower body.
2. A garment covering the lower body and each leg separately, worn by both sexes.
3. Trousers.

Origin:

Mid-16th century (in the sense "undergarment covering the body from the waist to the ankles"): from pant "stretch out, open wide" (because of the leg openings), of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He was wearing a pair of blue pants.
2. She changed into a fresh pair of pants.
3. He pulled up his pants.
4. He wore a suit and tie, but no pants.
5. She wore a blouse and pants.