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Meaning of bloomers in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈblumərz/

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  1. 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 »

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