English Explanatory Dictionary

bloomers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body.
  2. Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers.
noun
  1. plural of bloomer

Pronunciation

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Word forms

bloomers bloomer

Etymology

Named after American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894).

Related words

Bloomerism pantalettes
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