Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: pants
IPA transcription: [p'ænts]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bloomers, pants, drawers, knickers
    Meaning: underpants worn by women; "she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing"
Usage examples
  • He didn't even think of it; the .41 automatic at his hip was as much a part of his uniform as his pants.
  • When we got up-stairs to his room he got me a coarse shirt and a roundabout and pants of his, and I put them on.
  • About the centre, and a good way behind the rest, Silver and I followed--I tethered by my rope, he ploughing, with deep pants, among the sliding gravel.
  • it serves to purify--while the heart pants, life glows: These stormy gusts and winds waft precious ships, Swell'd Washington's, Jefferson's, Lincoln's sails.