capri pants

plural noun

ca·​pri pants kə-ˈprē- How to pronounce capri pants (audio)
often capitalized C
: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle

called also capris

Examples of capri pants in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hadid paired denim capri pants with a black tank in NYC. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2024 The Naturalist As previously stated, the urge to wear your capri pants in a full black and white outfit is entirely justified. Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 26 July 2024 Maeve Structured Bombshell Capri Pants These cherry red capri pants have a below-the-kneelength that’s perfect for summer weather and a V-line waist that will elongate your torso for an even more flattering look. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024 Think of Jackie Kennedy Onassis on the island wearing, yes, capri pants. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for capri pants 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

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