a pants vs a pair of pants

The correct phrase is 'a pair of pants'. 'A pants' is incorrect in English. When referring to a single item of clothing that covers the lower body, we use 'a pair of pants'.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 226 views

a pants

'A pants' is incorrect in English.

When referring to a single item of clothing that covers the lower body, we use 'a pair of pants'.

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I mean... we could have a pants party.
I don't even have a pants drawer.
Honey, I'm a pants salesman.
You could have told me that before I went up a pants size.
Okay, I am no Eagle Scout, but I know how to make a pants rope.
And this - when I took off the captain's clothes I found it stuffed deep in a pants pocket.
From the long cut and rugular the Lace top is ideal to wear with a pants, tight or leggings.
It's like wearing a pants with holes in the knees, see?
Put on a pants suit and go tape your show?
Only laundry service is available, but beware of the cost. 4.50 Euro for a pants, and 6 Euro of pyjamas.
Pair with a shorts, a pants suit or a pair of jeans according to the occasion.
Is that a pants or skirt?
18mm elastic tape is used as a pants elastic or a skirt elastic.
From a pen's nib to a pants' zip - all machines
The sweatshirt Track SST you can combine it with a pants suit or a pair of jeans for a sporty look that is always fashionable!
First, I'm a pants thief and - and now I can't pay you a compliment?
I mean, is this, like, a shorts or a pants kind of gala?
What do I look like, a pants goblin?
Don't you have a pants suit?
Besides a pants bustin' crush...

Alternatives:

a pair of pants
a pair of trousers
a pair of jeans
a pair of slacks
a pair of shorts

a pair of pants

'A pair of pants' is the correct phrase to use when referring to a single item of clothing that covers the lower body.

Use 'a pair of pants' when referring to a single item of clothing that covers the lower body.

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A blouse and a pair of pants.
That boy can really fill out a pair of pants.
Still had on my dressing gown over a pair of pants.
It was there by chance, that I stole a pair of pants
Wrap up a pair of pants.
And get a pair of pants.
You bought a pair of pants from me.
He could have given you a pair of pants.
It's amazing what society can learn from a pair of pants.
It's two shirts and a pair of pants.
This is a receipt for a pair of pants.
Worn alone or over a pair of pants.
You should get yourself a pair of pants.
I just appreciate a man who can wear a pair of pants.
You've never had a pair of pants with a crease in them.
Tonight, on the eve of our separation... magic has come to us in a pair of pants.
I'm not paying $100 for a pair of pants that are ripped.
If I sent my resignation to Rome they'd give me a pair of pants, a shirt, a jacket and $50 cash.
When it's no longer useful, make a pair of pants for your son.
Sorry. I have a pair of pants around if you've seen 'em.

Alternatives:

a pair of trousers
a pair of jeans
a pair of slacks
a pair of shorts
pants

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