jeans — casual trousers made of denim fabric
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: casual trousers made of denim fabric
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒiːnz/
Example Sentences
- My mom said I can't wear jeans to my cousin's wedding.
- These jeans are so tight I can barely sit down!
- I've been wearing the same jeans for three days.
jeans
NOUN[/dʒiːnz/]
casual trousers made of denim fabric
Casual denim pants for everyday wear
Teens in jeans share bowls of beans!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'jeans' derives from the French 'jean', which originated from Gênes, the French name for Genoa, Italy. The durable cotton twill fabric produced in this region was named after its place of manufacture, and the plural form 'jeans' came to denote the trousers made from this sturdy cloth.
Breakdown
Gênes (French for Genoa, Italy) → jean (the fabric) → jeans (plural form referring to trousers made from this material).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said I can't wear jeans to my cousin's wedding.”
“These jeans are so tight I can barely sit down!”
“I've been wearing the same jeans for three days.”
“She spilled coffee all over her new jeans.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.