Pantaloon

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌpæn.təˈluːn/

Definitions of pantaloon

noun a type of trousers, typically extending from the waist to the knees or ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather wears pantaloons when he goes fishing.

A2 The clown at the circus had colorful pantaloons.

B1 In the 18th century, men often wore pantaloons as part of their formal attire.

B2 The costume designer created elaborate pantaloons for the period drama.

C1 The actor's pantaloons were tailored to perfection for the stage performance.

C2 The historical reenactment group wore authentic pantaloons from the Victorian era.

Examples of pantaloon in a Sentence

formal The actor wore a traditional costume complete with pantaloons for the Shakespearean play.

informal I found a pair of comfy pantaloons at the thrift store for a steal.

slang Those pantaloons make you look like you stepped out of a history book.

figurative His pantaloons were so big, it looked like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of pantaloon

past tense

pantalooned

plural

pantaloons

comparative

more pantaloon

superlative

most pantaloon

present tense

pantaloons

future tense

will pantaloon

perfect tense

have pantalooned

continuous tense

is pantalooning

singular

pantaloon

positive degree

pantaloon

infinitive

to pantaloon

gerund

pantalooning

participle

pantalooned

Origin and Evolution of pantaloon

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'pantaloon' originates from the character Pantalone in the Commedia dell'arte, a form of Italian theatre that emerged in the 16th century.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pantaloon' evolved from referring to a specific character in Italian theatre to a type of loose-fitting trousers worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries. In modern usage, 'pantaloon' typically refers to a comedic stock character or to a style of trousers that are tight-fitting and extend to the ankle.