denims

den·im

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [den-uh m]
- /ˈdɛn əm/
- /ˈden.ɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [den-uh m]
- /ˈdɛn əm/

Definitions of denims word

noun plural denims Denims are casual trousers made of denim. 3
noun plural denims jeans or overalls made of denim 3
noun denims a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments. 1
noun denims a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc. 1
noun denims denims, (used with a plural verb) a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim. 1
noun denims Jeans made of denim. 1

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Origin of denims

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < French: short for serge de Nîmes serge of Nîmes

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Parts of speech for Denims

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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denims popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for denims

noun denims

pants — pant leg.
jeans — born 1921, Grand Duke of Luxembourg 1964–2000.
trousers — a leg of a pair of trousers.
blue jeans — Blue jeans are the same as jeans.
chaps — Chaps are leather leggings without a seat that are sometimes worn by cowboys over their pants.

All 29 Synonyms of denims