fly front

noun

: a concealed closing on the front of a coat, skirt, shirt, dress, or pants

fly-front

ˈflī-ˌfrənt 

adjective

Examples of fly front in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The early period from the 1840s to invention of the fly front in the 1850s—and of course the patent of the rivet on May 20, 1873 and the important date of 1890 when the patent ended—are the dates that that have been etched in my mind. —Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025

These pants feature a comfortable elastic waist with an adjustable belt for a precise fit, a fly front with snap closure, and multiple storage options: front hand pockets, back zip pockets, and zippered cargo pockets to keep essentials safely stashed on the move. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025

Orders fly front to back, back to front and side to side all game. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2024

Wolf & Badger Izzy Crinkle Linen Shirt $79 The Izzy Crinkle Linen shirt from Wolf & Badger is a fun spin on Olsen’s look, featuring a fly front and cap sleeves. —L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fly front

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• blunt