bloomer
noun (CLOTHING) /ˈbluː.mər/
/-mɚ/ Definition
bloomers [plural] › in the past, large, loose underwear worn below the waist by womenUnderwear › in the past, long, loose trousers made to fit tightly around the ankles, worn by women under a skirt or for sportUnderwear
(Definition of bloomer noun (CLOTHING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- basque noun
- bodice noun
- bodysuit noun
- boxer shorts noun
- bra noun
- drawer noun (CLOTHES)
- falsies noun
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