Antonyms for bloomers
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bloo-mer |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈblu mər |
Definition of bloomers
Origin :- 1851, named for U.S. feminist reformer Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818-1894), who promoted them. The surname is attested from c.1200, said to mean literally "iron-worker," from Old English bloma (see bloom (n.2)).
- noun blunder
- After dinner, the apprentices retired, to finish sewing some bloomers.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- Women should wear short skirts, bloomers, or riding-breeches.
- Extract from : « Your National Parks » by Enos A. Mills
- Bloomers can also be made from gingham, percale, galatea, or other cotton cloth.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- Calculate how much cloth will be necessary for a pair of bloomers for yourself.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- All girls should know about it, whether you will use wool or cotton for your bloomers.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- They are very serviceable and are suitable for bloomers, or for dress fabrics.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- You must examine these, too, to see if you will select one for your bloomers.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- Place the right side of the strip to the right side of the bloomers.
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- What are the important things to remember in cutting out the bloomers?
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
- How does the band of the bloomers differ from that put on the petticoat?
- Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
Synonyms for bloomers
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