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Bloomer vs Trouser - What's the difference?

bloomer | trouser |

As a proper noun bloomer

is .

As a noun trouser is

(used attributively as a modifier) of or relating to trousers.

As a verb trouser is

(transitive|british|ireland|informal) to put money into one's trouser pocket; to pocket.

bloomer

English

Etymology 1

From the word bloom'', for an iron ingot, from the Old English word ''bl?ma .

Noun

(en noun)
  • An ironworker.
    • See also
    * Blumer, Bloomer

    Etymology 2

    (bloom).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A circular loaf of white bread.
  • A blooming flower.
  • One who blooms, matures, or develops.
    • She was a late bloomer .

    Etymology 3

    , from the surname of the American woman who sought to introduce this style of dress.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (historical) A costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered around the ankles, and often a broad-brimmed hat.
  • (historical) A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
    • Derived terms
    * bloomers

    Anagrams

    *

    trouser

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to trousers.
    • trouser leg
  • (in clothing retail and fashion) A pair of trousers.
    • And this is our linen trouser , sir.

    Usage notes

    * Outside the clothing retail and fashion industries, the use of the noun (term) to refer to a pair of trousers is rare, and often considered pretentious.

    Derived terms

    * in the trouser department * trouser pocket * trouser snake

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (transitive, British, Ireland, informal) To put money into one's trouser pocket; to pocket.
  • (transitive, British, Ireland, informal) To legally remove funds from an organization for personal use.
  • (transitive, British, Ireland, informal) To secretively steal an item or money for personal use.
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    • Anagrams

    * routers