Pants
Noun
UK
/pænts/
US
/pænts/
Definition
Clothing worn on the lower body.
Example
"He bought new pants for the job interview."
"His pants were worn out, so he bought new pants for work."
"In the US, pants mean trousers, but in the UK, the meaning is different."
Explanation
Pants are a piece of clothing worn on the lower part of the body, covering both legs separately. In American English, pants mean trousers. In British English, pants usually mean underwear, so the meaning depends on the region. The word is mostly used in casual conversation.