Meaning of the word trouser in English

What does trouser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trouser

US /ˈtraʊ.zɚ/
UK /ˈtraʊ.zər/

Noun

(British English) a pair of trousers

Example:
He bought a new pair of trousers for the interview.
Her favourite trousers are blue.

Verb

(informal, British English) to take money or something else that does not belong to you

Example:
He tried to trouser some extra cash from the company.
The politician was accused of trousering public funds.