noun
flares
fleh-uhz
noun
1
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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