Meaning & use
pantaloons
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Loose-fitting trousers, historically worn by men, or a baggy garment resembling wide pants.
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The actor wore striped pantaloons as part of his old-fashioned clown costume.
In 19th-century fashion plates, men are often shown in fitted coats and pantaloons.
A note on using this word
Pantaloons now sounds somewhat old-fashioned, mostly used to describe historical or costume clothing rather than modern pants.
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trousersbreeches
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