variants often Capri pants
: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle

called also capris

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Lady jacket + capri pants + kitten heels A monochromatic outfit never fails to look polished, channeling classic Audrey Hepburn vibes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 July 2026 The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026 On Wednesday, the Kylie Cosmetics founder turned heads in a skin-baring bikini top and matching capri pants. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Barbaro’s barely-there sandal was paired with capri pants, one of the hottest items in fashion at the moment after gaining steam in 2025. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capri pants

Word History

Etymology

Capri, Italy

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capri pants was in 1952

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“Capri pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capri%20pants. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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