noun
bloomers
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
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “bloomers”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The costume included old-fashioned _____ and a bonnet.
Etymology
Named after 19th-century American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer, who popularised the garment.