Pronunciation

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Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

High water pants are trousers with a hemline that sits above the ankle, often due to being too short in length.

Examples

1. “He wore high water pants that revealed his socks whenever he sat down.”

2. “The fashion trend of wearing high water pants has made a comeback in recent years.”

Additional Information

High water pants are sometimes intentionally worn for fashion purposes, but they can also result from wearing pants that are too small or have shrunk in the wash.