Synonyms for bloomers


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bloo-mer
Phonetic Transcription : ˈblu mər


Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Antonyms for bloomers

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