levi's
Noun: 1. A popular brand of jeans: "Levi's" is a trademark for a brand of denim jeans, originally and famously created by Levi Strauss & Co. The term is often used informally to refer to jeans in general, especially blue denim jeans of a classic style.
The word "Levi's" is a proper noun (a brand name) and is always capitalized. It is commonly used in the plural form to refer to a pair of jeans from this brand. * You wear Levi's. * You buy a new pair of Levi's.
- Noun:
- He was wearing a classic pair of blue Levi's.
- My favorite Levi's are the 501 Original Fit jeans.
- She has collected vintage Levi's for years.
- As a generic trademark: In informal contexts, people sometimes use "Levi's" to refer to any pair of jeans, similar to how "Kleenex" can refer to tissues. This usage highlights the brand's iconic status.
- "I'm just going to throw on some Levi's and a t-shirt." (Here, it may not specifically mean the brand, but rather jeans in general.)
- Levi Strauss & Co.: The full name of the company that manufactures Levi's.
- Denim: The sturdy cotton twill fabric typically used to make jeans, including Levi's.
- Jeans: The general term for the type of trousers. "Levi's" is a specific brand of jeans.
- Blue jeans
- Denims (less common)
While "Levi's" specifically denotes the branded product, its deep cultural association with the invention and popularization of denim workwear in the 19th century often gives it a connotation of authenticity, durability, and classic American style. It is not typically used to describe other types of pants like chinos or dress trousers.
- a popular brand of jeans