Pronunciation

/ˈbɛl ˈbɒtəmz/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

Bell bottoms are trousers that become wider from the knees downward, forming a bell-like shape. They were popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a fashion statement.

Examples

1. “She wore a pair of bell bottoms with a floral blouse.”

2. “Bell bottoms were often associated with the hippie movement of the 1960s.”

Synonyms

1. Flares

2. Wide-leg pants

Antonyms

1. Skinny jeans

2. Straight-leg trousers

Additional Information

Bell bottoms are characterized by their distinctive flared shape, which starts from the knee or mid-calf down to the ankle.