bell-bottoms

noun

Meaning

Trousers that fit snugly around the waist and thighs but flare out widely from the knee downward.

Examples

He wore a vintage pair of denim bell-bottoms to the 70s-themed party.
Fashion trends often cycle back, and bell-bottoms have made several comebacks since the sixties.

Synonyms: flares, boot-cut, wide-leg, palazzo pants

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bell-bottoms

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛl.bɒt.əmz/

Definition

Trousers that fit snugly around the waist and thighs but flare out widely from the knee downward.

Examples

He wore a vintage pair of denim bell-bottoms to the 70s-themed party.
Fashion trends often cycle back, and bell-bottoms have made several comebacks since the sixties.
The tailor had to shorten the hem of her bell-bottoms so she wouldn't trip over them.

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