bloomers

bloo·mer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bloo-mer]
- /ˈblu mər/
- /ˈbluː.mər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo-mer]
- /ˈblu mər/

Definitions of bloomers word

noun plural bloomers Bloomers are an old-fashioned kind of women's underwear which consists of wide, loose trousers gathered at the knees. 3
noun plural bloomers women's or girls' baggy knickers 3
noun plural bloomers (formerly) loose trousers gathered at the knee worn by women for cycling and athletics 3
noun plural bloomers long loose trousers gathered at the ankle and worn under a shorter skirt 3
noun bloomers a foolish mistake; blunder. 1
adjective bloomers (of a woman's garment) having full-cut legs gathered at the bottom edge: bloomer shorts. 1

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Origin of bloomers

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55, Americanism; named after A.J. Bloomer

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Parts of speech for Bloomers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bloomers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for bloomers

noun bloomers

bermudas — a group of islands in the Atlantic, 580 miles (935 km) E of North Carolina: a British colony; resort. 19 sq. mi. (49 sq. km). Capital: Hamilton.
breeches — Breeches are trousers which reach as far as your knees.
britches — breeches (sense 2)
chino — a durable cotton twill cloth
chinos — Chinos are casual, loose trousers made from cotton.

general bloomers

errors — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of error.
gaffes — An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
howlers — Plural form of howler.
mistakes — Plural form of mistake.

All 19 Synonyms of bloomers