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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Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30.
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The wide-leg capri pants have a breezy feel, while the matching tank keeps the entire set looking intentional.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The collection spans prints and silhouettes inspired by the Hollywood legend’s style, including halter neck dresses, bustier tops, cropped jackets and capri pants.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Barrel-leg pants, balloon pants, capri pants, track pants and sweatpant jeans are all vying for your attention — and breaking your brain.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The wide-leg capri pants have a breezy feel, while the matching tank keeps the entire set looking intentional.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The collection spans prints and silhouettes inspired by the Hollywood legend’s style, including halter neck dresses, bustier tops, cropped jackets and capri pants.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Barrel-leg pants, balloon pants, capri pants, track pants and sweatpant jeans are all vying for your attention — and breaking your brain.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 23 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.
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