Pants and Shorts: English Vocabulary List

a type of pants that are quite wide below the knee

"Bell-bottoms were popular in 1970s."

"He wore faded blue bell bottoms with wide legs that flared out from the knee to the hem."

close-fitting women's pants ending just below the knee

"She wears navy capri pants."

"She wore black capri pants that ended mid calf perfect for a warm spring day."

pants that are loose-fitting above and tight-fitting below the knee, used for horse riding

"Jodhpurs are tight at calves."

"The rider wore tan jodhpurs that fit tightly from knee to ankle and flared at the hip for comfort in the saddle."

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

"She wears black leggings."

"She wears comfortable black leggings when doing exercise every morning in the park."

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

"These jeans are too tight."

"She wears jeans almost every day because they are comfortable."

a type of woolen pants usually made from rough, unfinished fabrics with a distinctive pattern

"He wears traditional tweeds hunting."

"The hunter wore traditional tweeds made of rough wool for walking through the muddy fields."

casual loose pants with pockets at the sides

"Cargo pants have side pockets."

"He wore loose green cargo pants with large pockets on the sides that were perfect for carrying his tools."

a type of shorts that is made by cutting the legs of old pants and are usually left unhemmed

"She wears denim cutoffs."

"She wore denim cutoffs which were old jeans with the legs cut off above the knee for hot summer weather."

a type of pants made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth

"His flannels keep him warm."

"He wore soft plaid flannels to stay warm during the cold winter months working outside."

a type of shorts that are typically short, tight-fitting, and high-waisted ften worn by women in the 1960s and 1970s

"Hot pants are very short shorts."

"The fashion model wore tiny hot pants that ended just below her hips showing off her long legs."

a pair of pants made of thick cotton cloth with a rigged surface, called corduroy

"His brown cords are comfortable."

"He wore brown corduroy pants known as cords which had soft ridges running vertically down the fabric."

tight-fitting pants, usually made of tartan wool, worn traditionally as part of Scottish Highland dress

"Trews are Scottish trousers."

"The Scotsman wore tartan trews which were close fitting trousers made of the same plaid fabric as a kilt."

a type of form-fitting pants made from elastic materials that provide comfort and ease of movement

"She wears stretch pants for yoga."

"She wore black stretch pants made of spandex for her yoga class because they allowed her to move easily."

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

"His trousers need ironing."

"He ironed his gray wool trousers carefully so there would be no wrinkles before his important presentation."

short pants that end above the knee, often worn as a part of the outfit for horse riding

"Riding breeches have reinforced knees."

"The rider wore tight leather breeches that ended just below the knee tucked into tall riding boots."

a type of women's knee-length pants that resemble a skirt, with the garment being split into sections to create a flared appearance

"Culottes look like a skirt."

"She wore wide legged culottes that looked like a skirt but had separate legs offering the best of both styles."

a garment that combines the appearance of a skirt with the functionality of shorts

"The skort is practical for tennis."

"The tennis player wore a navy skort that gave her the freedom of shorts with the appearance of a skirt on the court."

loose-fitting trousers that hang low on the hips and have a relaxed, oversized look

"Baggy pants were hip hop style."

"The hip hop dancer wore extremely baggy pants that sagged low on his hips allowing full range of motion."

a type of short pants that end just below the knee and are often worn for sports or leisure activities.

"Knickerbockers end below the knee."

"Knickerbockers were loose fitting short pants gathered at the knee popular in the early twentieth century."

protective leather leggings worn by horseback riders that cover the legs from the waist to the ankle

"He wears leather chaps riding."

"The cowboy wore leather chaps over his jeans to protect his legs from thorny bushes while riding through the brush."

form-fitting denim trousers that are snug through the thighs, calves, and ankles

"Her skinny jeans are black."

"She wore black skinny jeans that fit tightly from her hips all the way down to her ankles."

a type of casual cotton pants made with lightweight and comfortable fabric

"He wears beige chinos."

"He wore beige chinos which were casual cotton pants with a straight leg to the office on casual Friday."

trousers that end above the ankle and typically have a straight or slightly tapered leg

"Cropped pants end above ankle."

"She wore cropped pants that ended slightly above her ankle showing off her colorful new sneakers."

trousers that are narrower through the leg than traditional straight-leg pants, creating a fitted and streamlined silhouette

"His slim-fit pants are tailored."

"He wore slim fit pants that were snug but not tight creating a modern and tailored silhouette."

skin-tight leggings made from a stretchy denim-like material, designed to look like skinny jeans

"Jeggings look like denim leggings."

"She wore jeggings that looked like skinny jeans but felt as comfortable as leggings because they contained spandex."

casual pants made from a lightweight cotton twill fabric, typically tan or beige in color, known for their resistance to wrinkling

"He wears khakis to work."

"He wore khakis and a polo shirt to the casual office because jeans were not allowed."

a style of pants typically made of a lightweight fabric with a wide, full-cut leg that tapers towards the ankle

"Pantaloons were loose trousers."

"The historical actor wore white pantaloons that were tight from knee to ankle and very full at the hip."

a type of cropped pants worn by women, typically with a straight leg that ends just below the knee, designed for cycling

"Pedal pushers end at calf."

"The teenager wore pedal pushers that ended just below her knees with flat sandals."

tailored pants made of lightweight and durable fabrics, featuring a straight cut that falls from the waist to the ankles

"She wears comfortable slacks."

"She wore comfortable black slacks to work pairing them with a blouse and low heels for a professional look."

skin-tight denim pants that are so tight they appear to have been sprayed onto the body, usually made from a stretchy material like elastane or spandex

"Spray-on jeans are extremely tight."

"The spray on jeans were so tight that they looked like they had been painted onto his legs."

a type of stretchy, form-fitting pants that have a band of fabric that loops around the bottom of the foot to keep them in place

"Stirrup pants have foot straps."

"She wore black stirrup pants that had a strap under her foot to keep them from riding up her leg."

a type of knee-length shorts, originated in Bermuda, featuring a tailored cut and often worn as part of a business-casual or smart-casual outfit

"He wore Bermuda shorts to the beach."

"He wore khaki Bermuda shorts that ended just above his knee perfect for a casual summer day in the city."

leather pants made from the hides of deer or other animals, traditionally worn by Native Americans and frontiersmen for hunting and outdoor activities

"Buckskins are made of deerskin."

"The frontiersman wore soft leather buckskins that were durable enough for traveling through the wilderness."

low-rise pants or jeans that sit on the hips and are designed to be worn with a belt

"Hip-huggers sit low on waist."

"She wore low rise hip hugger jeans that sat very low on her hips a popular style in the seventies."

a type of traditional leather pants worn in Bavaria and other parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, often decorated with intricate embroidery

"Lederhosen are leather pants."

"The German man wore traditional lederhosen leather shorts with suspenders to the Oktoberfest celebration."

loose, flowing trousers that flare out from the waist and are typically wide-legged

"Palazzo pants are very wide."

"She wore flowing wide legged palazzo pants that looked elegant and felt cool in the hot summer weather."

pants that have a wide leg and a flared hem, which are designed to widen from the knee down to the ankle

"She wore red flares today."

"He wore jeans with dramatic flares that widened significantly from the knee down covering his shoes almost completely."