bloomers
bloomers · bloomerses
Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower bodyAny of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body.
US/blˈumɚz/
Meaning
2 senses(dated, plural, plural only)Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body.
(informal, plural, plural only)Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers.
Bloomers
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
Women’s underpants with short legs.:
Origin
Named after American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894).Named after American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894).
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plural: bloomersesSynonyms
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