bell-bottoms

plural noun

Definition of bell-bottomsnext
as in jeans

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Recent Examples of bell-bottoms Wilson, known for her bell-bottom jeans, wore a dress from Oscar de la Renta with a train featuring elements of her signature pants, paired with white heeled cowboy boots. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Wilson's wedding-day look marked a notable shift for the Grammy-winning singer, who has previously spoken openly about her lifelong connection to bell-bottoms. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 The film’s amber light and ample bell-bottoms situate it firmly in the late 1970s, a time of repressive dictatorships and jittery paranoia, triggered by political malfeasance and instability across the world. — Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bell-bottoms
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bell-bottoms
  1. jeans
  2. blue jeans
Plural Noun
  • Here are five blazer-and-jeans outfit ideas to try this spring.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Amazon Essentials Glove Ballet Flats These Amazon Essentials glove-style ballet flats are comfortable (thanks to a memory foam insole), supremely in-budget, and add instant polish to even the simplest T-shirt-and-jeans outfit.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of jeans
Plural Noun
  • My favorite tops include basics like a white tee and a black tank top that pair perfectly with bottoms like casual blue jeans and trendy track pants.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Kidman opted for classic blue jeans with a wide but not too oversized leg, similar to this pair from Levi’s.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of blue jeans

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“Bell-bottoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bell-bottoms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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