Noun He blushed when he saw all three pairs of eyes watching him. She won with a pair of aces. I got my first pair of glasses when I was eight. His two closest friends lived in the city and the pair of them visited him often. The dance is usually performed by a male and female pair. Those two kids make quite a pair. Verb The teacher paired students with partners for the assignment. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Grab a white button down and slacks and wear with your trusty pair of loafers. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 17 Sep. 2022 Designing the ideal study can be like finding your perfect pair of blue jeans: elusive and sometimes a downright fantasy. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022 One of my really nice sweatshirts is gone and one of my favorite pair of sweatpants. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Your favorite pair of leggings have your back like nothing else! Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022 Snag your pair of Time and Tru Women's Rain Boots today to take advantage of Walmart's current sale price of $9, and feel confident braving the weather this fall and beyond. Laura Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 My favorite Stella McCartney pair have stood the test of time. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 Nike Forward is also meant to break in easily over time, making the hoodie feel just as familiar and snug as your favorite pair of jeans after a couple of wears. Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 Studies show that taking a 20-minute walk or hike in nature can significantly lower stress levels—so grab your favorite pair of sneakers and find the nearest walking trail. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022
Verb
Just pair a comfy dress or green T-shirt and pants with a DIY alien headband for a low-stress look. Emma Dibdin, Country Living, 15 Sep. 2022 Then pair it with other must-haves like fuzzy socks, chamomile tea and a DIY bookmark. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 For a laidback look, pair them with a faux shearling jacket. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Tucked at the base of a low ponytail or just above your ear, these Swarovski crystal pins pair just as beautifully with a white T-shirt as a ballgown. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 The tasting notes pair well with a fresh-cut sprig of mint in a julep, and so this heresy is his drink of choice in the hottest months of the year. Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The project would pair SpaceX's Starlink satellite technology with the second largest wireless carrier in the United States, T-Mobile US, and its mid-band spectrum, mobile network, and large customer base. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 For a modern edge, pair yours with chunky footwear, like platform sandals or dad sneakers. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022 The shorts have sweat-wicking material for hot summer days and the crop top is cute enough to pair with your favorite jeans. Elizabeth Djinis, SELF, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English paire, from Anglo-French, from Latin paria equal things, from neuter plural of par equal
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)