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

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The theme comes together through sporty stripes, reimagined shirting, peplum silhouettes, capri pants and denim tunics in fluid and soft fabrications. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 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 Hadid paired denim capri pants with a black tank in NYC. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2024 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 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 4 Dec. 2024.

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