PANTALOON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

trousers worn in former times

Categories: Trouser, Pant

Synonyms

Pantaloon

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "pantaloon" comes from Italian Pantalone, which was borrowed from French pantalon.

🧩 Fun Fact

For 300 years after 1066, French was the language of English courts and nobility.