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Definition and meaning of English word "jeans"

jeans

/dʒiːnz/

Meaning

Noun

A pair of trousers made from denim cotton.

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How to use

The term 'jeans' is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to a casual, everyday garment. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'jeans' is a plural noun that often appears with a plural verb, as in 'These jeans are comfortable.' However, learners should be cautious not to use 'jeans' with singular verbs, which can sound unnatural, such as 'This jeans is comfortable.'

🇬🇧 English

jeans

Example

She wore a tattered jean jacket.

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Synonyms

denimsblue jeansjeans trousers

Common phrases

  • ripped jeansripped jeans
  • distressed jeansdistressed jeans
  • designer jeansdesigner jeans

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Frequency rank: #1196 in English

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What does the English word "jeans" mean?

The English word "jeans" means "jeans" in English.

How do you pronounce the English word "jeans"?

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Let's discuss the word jeans." (which translates as "jeans").

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