capri pants
plural noun
ca·pri pants
kə-ˈprē- 
variants
often Capri pants
: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle
called also capris
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From butter yellow blazers to aqua dresses and capri pants, this season’s biggest trends prove staying cool doesn’t mean sacrificing style.
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Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Parisian style—chic and understated—is perfectly in step with capri pants or, equally, Bermuda shorts, which are more sleek and sophisticated than short-shorts.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
In addition to wearing trendy capri pants, Lopez recently stepped out in a pair of open-toed mule heels similar to the style Collins was recently sporting.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But capri pants can easily adapt to casual outings, which is why your shoe choice is key; not all options capture their essence.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
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Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Parisian style—chic and understated—is perfectly in step with capri pants or, equally, Bermuda shorts, which are more sleek and sophisticated than short-shorts.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
In addition to wearing trendy capri pants, Lopez recently stepped out in a pair of open-toed mule heels similar to the style Collins was recently sporting.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But capri pants can easily adapt to casual outings, which is why your shoe choice is key; not all options capture their essence.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capri pants
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“Capri pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capri%20pants. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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