overtrousers

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ trousers.

Pronunciation

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Noun

overtrousers pl (plural only)

1. Trousers to be worn over a similar inner garment.
   • 2023, Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood, page 240:

     Then, moving as quietly and efficiently as he could, he opened his backpack and took out his balaclava and a pair of overtrousers.

Translations

type of trousers

• Finnish: päällyshousut
• Ingrian: kaatiat