Jeans
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Definitions
Trousers made of denim or a similar sturdy cotton fabric.
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A type of trousers made from denim or similar material, typically blue.
He bought a new pair of jeans.
💡 Simply: Jeans are like comfy pants made of strong stuff, perfect for everyday wear. Imagine your favorite pair – that's jeans!
👶 For kids: Jeans are like pants made of strong cloth that people wear.
More Examples
She always wears jeans to work on Fridays.
My jeans are a little too tight.
How It's Used
"She loves to wear her favorite pair of jeans."
"He wore jeans and a t-shirt to the park."
Idioms & expressions
dressed to the nines
Wearing fashionable or formal clothes.
"For the gala, she was dressed to the nines."
off the rack
Clothing purchased ready-made in a store, not custom-made.
"She bought her jeans off the rack."
From French *jeans*, plural of *jean*, from Genoese *gênes*, meaning 'Genoa', where the fabric was originally made. The word *denim* derives from *de Nîmes*, indicating the origin of the fabric as being from Nîmes, France. The term 'jeans' became popular in the United States in the 19th century, particularly with the rise of workwear.
Jeans, initially known as work pants, gained popularity in the 19th century. The association with cowboys and laborers cemented their place as an iconic garment.
Memory tip
Think of the durable fabric and the iconic look of jeans.
Word Origin
"From *jeans*, plural of *jean*, derived from *Gênes* (Genoa) - the place of origin for the fabric."