noun Uncommon
flares
fleh-uhz
Flares (noun) means Trousers that widen from the knee down; bell-bottoms. Example: “He dug out his old flares for the retro party.”
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Trousers that widen from the knee down; bell-bottoms.
"He dug out his old flares for the retro party."
How to use flares
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal term for bell-bottom trousers.
When to use it
Mainly British informal usage; Americans more often say "bell-bottoms."
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What does “flares” mean?
The word “flares” means trousers that widen from the knee down; bell-bottoms. In plain terms, informal term for bell-bottom trousers.
How do you pronounce “flares”?
“Flares” is pronounced fleh-uhz (/flɛɚ̯z/ in IPA).
How do you use “flares” in a sentence?
Here is “flares” used in a sentence: “He dug out his old flares for the retro party.”
What part of speech is “flares”?
“Flares” is a noun.
Is “flares” a common word?
“Flares” is an uncommon word in modern English.