English Explanatory Dictionary

rubber pants

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Plastic pants.
  2. Pants made from latex or rubber.

Word forms

rubber pants

Etymology

From rubber + pants. First sense arose in the 1920s due to the garment being made from latex—which is used to make rubber.

Synonyms

diaper cover diaper wrap nappy cover nappy wrap pilchers waterproof pants
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