Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bell-bottoms
noun
/ˈbɛlˌbɒtəmz/
Definition
Bell-bottoms are flared trousers that widen from the knee downward, resembling a bell shape.
Examples
- She wore a colorful top with her vintage bell-bottoms to the party.
- During the 70s, many musicians and celebrities embraced the bell-bottom fashion trend.
- He found a pair of retro bell-bottoms at the thrift store and loved the style.
Meaning
The term typically refers to a style of pants that became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by their wide, flared openings at the bottom.
Synonyms
- Flared pants
- Wide-leg trousers
- Kick-flare jeans
