noun
bloomers
Bloomers (noun) means Loose, baggy trousers gathered at the knee, historically worn by women. Example: “The costume included old-fashioned bloomers and a bonnet.”
noun
1
Loose, baggy trousers gathered at the knee, historically worn by women.
"The costume included old-fashioned bloomers and a bonnet."
2
(informal) Women's underpants, especially old-fashioned or comically large ones.
"She wore frilly bloomers under her Victorian dress."
How to use bloomers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoose trousers or old-fashioned underwear, named after activist Amelia Bloomer.
Common pairings
frilly bloomers
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Etymology
Named after 19th-century American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer, who popularised the garment.
Class of 1800
bloomers joined the language around 1800.
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What does “bloomers” mean?
The word “bloomers” means loose, baggy trousers gathered at the knee, historically worn by women. In plain terms, loose trousers or old-fashioned underwear, named after activist Amelia Bloomer.
How do you use “bloomers” in a sentence?
Here is “bloomers” used in a sentence: “The costume included old-fashioned bloomers and a bonnet.”
What part of speech is “bloomers”?
“Bloomers” is a noun.
Where does the word “bloomers” come from?
The word “bloomers” dates back to around 1800. Named after 19th-century American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer, who popularised the garment.
How many meanings does “bloomers” have?
“Bloomers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loose, baggy trousers gathered at the knee, historically worn by women.
