noun Uncommon
strides
Strides (noun) means informal term for trousers. Example: “He tossed on a shirt and his best strides before heading out.”
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Informal term for trousers.
"He tossed on a shirt and his best strides before heading out."
How to use strides
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional slang word for trousers.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated; mostly heard in British and Australian slang.
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What does “strides” mean?
The word “strides” means informal term for trousers. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional slang word for trousers.
How do you use “strides” in a sentence?
Here is “strides” used in a sentence: “He tossed on a shirt and his best strides before heading out.”
What part of speech is “strides”?
“Strides” is a noun.
Is “strides” a common word?
“Strides” is an uncommon word in modern English.