Drowsers

Drowsers, a somewhat archaic or dialectal term, primarily refers to trousers or pants. It denotes the lower garment covering the legs, typically extending from the waist to the ankles. While largely superseded by 'trousers' in contemporary usage, 'drowsers' retains a certain quaint charm, often evocative of older texts, rural settings, or specific regional dialects. The word focuses specifically on clothing worn to cover the legs, and is separate from other under garments. Its use can imply a slightly informal or casual context, distinguishing it from more formal terms like 'slacks' or 'pants' in some regional dialects.

Drowsers meaning with examples

• The farmer, after a long day's toil in the fields, finally removed his muddy drowsers, revealing legs tanned by the summer sun. He then hung them on a nail behind the back door. His wife soon started to wash them to ensure he was ready for the following day. They hung in the warm air. Their smell lingered in the house.
• In the old family photo, Grandfather stood proudly, dressed in his best coat and a pair of freshly ironed drowsers. His smile was bright. The fabric looked crisp, showing it was new. The photo was taken in front of the families farm. He looked ready to face anything.
• The shopkeeper, a kindly old woman, carefully mended a tear in the boy's drowsers, her needle moving with practiced ease. She was very knowledgeable in textile and how to sew it well. The boy smiled, happy that she was able to help. She fixed his clothes so it saved his parents some money.
• As the sailors prepared to disembark, they noticed a few of their drowsers were ripped after their last fight. They were looking forward to getting off the boat and seeing loved ones. It would also be nice to have more comfortable sleeping conditions. A few went and got help from the ship's tailor.
• She packed her suitcase, including her warm, woolen drowsers to wear on her trip to the Scottish Highlands. The weather was unpredictable and cold. She also packed a rain coat and sturdy boots. She anticipated walking around the countryside, so they would be essential for protection from the elements. They were great.