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Why do we say "a pair of pants" if it's only one thing?
I have a question. Why do we say "a pair of pants" if it's only one thing?
That's actually quite interesting. The term "pants" comes from the word "pantaloons," which were a type of baggy trousers worn in Europe during the 16th century. The term "pair" was added to refer to the two separate pant legs. Over time, the word "pair" has just stuck, even though the pants are now a single article of clothing.