1. a character in Italian commedia dell'arte, typically a foolish old merchant or miser
Usage: often capitalized; historical/theatrical
2. a type of close-fitting trouser or legging, especially as worn in 16th–18th century Venice
Usage: historical; often used in plural form 'pantalones'

Examples

• Pantalone appeared in countless commedia dell'arte performances across Europe.
• The actor played Pantalone as a greedy, bumbling merchant obsessed with money.
• In the 16th century, Venetian merchants wore pantalones as a sign of wealth and status.
• The costume included traditional pantalones and a long coat.
• Pantalone's character often served as the butt of jokes in theatrical productions.