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Meaning of bloomers in English
Pronunciation
/ˈblumərz/
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Noun
bloomers
Etymology
mid 19th century: named after Mrs Amelia J. Bloomer (1818–94), an American social reformer who advocated a similar garment
Definitions
1.
(usually in the plural) underpants worn by women
Examples
« she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing »