noun
Uncommon
strides
Strides (noun) means informal term for trousers. Example: “He tossed on a shirt and his best strides before heading out.”
noun
1
Informal term for trousers.
"He went upstairs and changed into a fresh pair of strides, nipped into the bathroom and gave his hands and face a quick rinse and threw on a clean pullover."
— Smiley Brymer, The Universal Naked Linesman (2006)
"He tossed on a shirt and his best strides before heading out."
"His mother used to have to buy two pair of strides for him, cut the legs off one and sew them onto the other."
— Antony Agar, Queensland Ringer (2007)
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.
