The word "pants" refers to a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, typically with a separate part for each leg. Pants can come in various styles, such as jeans, trousers, or leggings, and are commonly worn by both men and women in a variety of settings, from casual to formal.
The word "pants" is a shortened form of "pantaloons," which originated from the Italian character Pantalone, a comedic figure in the commedia dell'arte who wore a specific form of trousers. The term evolved to refer to the garment itself and became widely used in English in the late 19th century.