rubber pants

== English == === Etymology === From rubber +‎ pants. First sense arose in the 1920s due to the garment being made from latex—which is used to make rubber. === Noun === rubber pants pl (plural only) Plastic pants. Pants made from latex or rubber. ==== Synonyms ==== (plastic pants): diaper cover (Canada and United States) diaper wrap (Canada and United States) nappy cover (UK and Commonwealth) nappy wrap (UK and Commonwealth) pilchers (Australia and New Zealand) waterproof pants ==== Coordinate terms ==== (plastic pants): rubber panties (now rare)