Meaning of the word bloomers in English

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bloomers

US /ˈbluː.mərz/
UK /ˈbluː.mərz/
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Plural Noun

1.

women's loose trousers gathered at the knee or ankle, formerly worn for cycling or other sports.

Example:
Victorian women wore bloomers for exercise.
She found a pair of antique bloomers at the vintage shop.
2.

a type of underwear, typically for women or children, that is loose-fitting and gathered at the leg openings.

Example:
The baby wore cute little bloomers under her dress.
She changed into her comfortable cotton bloomers for bed.
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