Definition of "bloomers" [bloomers]

• Plural form of bloomer. (noun)
• Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body (noun)
• Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers (noun)

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• "This anxiety over bloomers is evident in an 1889 article describing a women's athletic club."
• "A Sterling Cycle Works ad read, For Bloomers: Ladies who cycle in bloomers will find The Sterling the ideal Bicycle."
• ""I hate the phrase late bloomers ," our gawky heroine laments."