stretch pants
Definition
Noun: - Trousers made of a stretchy fabric: A garment for the lower body, covering both legs separately, which is constructed from a textile designed to be elastic and form-fitting.
Usage
This term specifically refers to pants (trousers) whose primary characteristic is the use of a stretchable material, such as spandex or elastane blended with other fibers. They are designed for comfort, ease of movement, and a close fit. - For her yoga class, she prefers to wear stretch pants. - The dancer's uniform consisted of a leotard and black stretch pants.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often associated with activewear, dancewear, or casual fashion from specific eras (e.g., the 1970s or 1980s).
- It can imply a style that is snug and highlights the shape of the legs.
Variants and Related Words
- Leggings: A very close-fitting, stretchy garment covering the legs and waist, often worn for exercise or as fashion. (Note: "Leggings" are sometimes considered a specific type of stretch pants, but the terms are not always perfectly interchangeable.)
- Jeggings: A portmanteau of "jeans" and "leggings," referring to stretch pants designed to look like denim jeans.
- Yoga pants: A subtype of stretch pants specifically designed for yoga and similar activities.
Synonyms
- Stretch trousers
- Elastic-waist pants (This synonym may emphasize the waistband feature but often describes a similar garment.)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Stretch fabric: The material from which stretch pants are made.
- Stretch denim: Denim jeans that incorporate elastic fibers for added comfort and fit.
Noun
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trousers made of a stretchy fabric
