Definition

Noun: 1. A type of women's underwear: Bikini pants are a style of underpants for women characterized by a very low-cut waistline that sits on the hips and high-cut leg openings, resulting in minimal fabric coverage. They are designed to be small and form-fitting.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the style and cut of the garment. It is a compound noun where "bikini" describes the specific, revealing style, and "pants" is used in the British English sense meaning "underpants" or "underwear."

Examples

• She packed several pairs of bikini pants for her vacation.
• The lingerie set included a matching bra and bikini pants.
• Bikini pants are a popular choice for wearing under tight-fitting clothing.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in fashion, retail, and lingerie contexts to distinguish this style from others like briefs, hipsters, or thongs.
• It can sometimes be shortened informally to just "bikinis" (e.g., "I bought some new bikinis").

Variants and Related Words

• Bikini briefs: A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "bikini pants."
• Bikini (noun): Primarily refers to the two-piece swimsuit from which this underwear style takes its name and cut.

Synonyms

• Bikini briefs
• Hipster panties (can be similar, though sometimes with slightly different waist placement)

Notes on Meaning

The definition focuses solely on the garment as women's underwear. It is distinct from: * The swimsuit bottom of a bikini, which is an outer garment. * Other styles of women's underpants with more coverage (e.g., full briefs, boyshorts).

Noun

1. small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women