PANTS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PANTS?

Need another word that means the same as “pants”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “pants” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Pants” are: bloomers, drawers, knickers, underpants, briefs, boxer shorts, boxers, bikini briefs, trousers, slacks, poor, inferior, imperfect, defective, shoddy

Pants as a Noun

Definitions of "Pants" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pants” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (used in the plural) underpants worn by women.
• Trousers.
• Underpants worn by women.
• Underpants or knickers.
• Rubbish; nonsense.

Synonyms of "Pants" as a noun (15 Words)

bikini briefs	A condensed written summary or abstract.
bloomers	Underpants worn by women. She was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing.
boxer shorts	Underpants worn by men.
boxers	Underpants worn by men.
briefs	Short, close-fitting underpants or knickers. A pair of blue briefs.
defective	A person with mental disabilities.
drawers	An artist skilled at drawing.
imperfect	The imperfect tense.
inferior	An inferior letter figure or symbol. Her social and intellectual inferiors.
knickers	Trousers ending above the knee. Oh knickers to the lot of them.
poor	People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group. The urban poor need assistance.
shoddy	An inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings. The production of shoddy and mattress stuffing.
slacks	The quality of being loose (not taut.
trousers	An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. He had a sharp crease in his trousers.
underpants	An undergarment, especially for men or boys, covering the lower part of the torso and having two holes for the legs.

Usage Examples of "Pants" as a noun

• He thought we were going to be absolute pants.
• Wide pant legs.
• Corduroy pants.

Associations of "Pants" (30 Words)

blouse	A loose linen or cotton garment formerly worn by peasants and manual workers, typically belted at the waist. I bloused my trousers over my boots.
bodice	The close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back above the waist.
cape	In bullfighting taunt the bull by flourishing a cape. The robe was decorated with gold lace on the fronts cape and hem.
chiffon	(of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg to give a light consistency. Chiffon cake.
corset	Dress with a corset.
dress	Put a dressing on. He dressed up in a suit and tie.
garment	An item of clothing. A windproof outer garment.
gown	Dress in a gown. She was gowned in luminous silk.
hat	Headdress that protects the head from bad weather has shaped crown and usually a brim. He was unsuitably hatted.
headdress	An ornamental covering or band for the head, especially one worn on ceremonial occasions. A veil held in place with a pearl headdress.
hoop	Bind or encircle with or as with hoops. A woman in hoops and crinoline.
hosiery	Stockings, socks, and tights collectively.
jacket	A jacket potato. He put his hand in his jacket pocket.
jean	Heavy twilled cotton cloth, especially denim. A jean jacket.
loincloth	A single piece of cloth wrapped round the hips, typically worn by men in some hot countries as their only garment.
pleat	Pleat or gather into a ruffle. She was absently pleating her skirt between her fingers.
robe	A dressing gown or bathrobe. I went into the vestry and robed for the Mass.
scarf	Wrap in or adorn with a scarf. A silk scarf.
shirt	Put a shirt on. Smith increased his chances of a Great Britain shirt with a penalty shot save.
shorts	Men’s underpants. Cycling shorts.
skirt	A cut of meat from the lower flank. The river valley skirts along the northern slopes of the hills.
sleeve	A protective paper or cardboard cover for a record, CD, or DVD. A shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
sweater	A person who perspires. A close knit wool sweater for icy weather.
sweatshirt	A loose, warm sweater, typically made of cotton, worn when exercising or as leisurewear.
swimsuit	A woman’s one-piece swimming costume.
undergarment	An article of underclothing.
undershirt	A collarless men’s undergarment for the upper part of the body.
underwear	Undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments.
vest	Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. A bulletproof vest.
wear	The wearing of something or the state of being worn as clothing. Wear one s hair in a certain way.