lederhosen
plural noun
le·der·ho·sen
ˈlā-dər-ˌhō-zᵊn 
: leather shorts often with suspenders worn especially in Bavaria
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The dirndl and lederhosen crowd is already way ahead of her.
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Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
Folks show up in full lederhosen, while polka and oompa tunes waft out of the town’s pubs and wineries.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Before then, Kane wants to deliver more success to a city that has become home — and don those lederhosen at least one more time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Celebrate Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest festivals are still happening throughout the capital region, showcasing German culture from brews, steins, sausages, lederhosen and dancing.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
Folks show up in full lederhosen, while polka and oompa tunes waft out of the town’s pubs and wineries.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Before then, Kane wants to deliver more success to a city that has become home — and don those lederhosen at least one more time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Celebrate Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest festivals are still happening throughout the capital region, showcasing German culture from brews, steins, sausages, lederhosen and dancing.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Lederhosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lederhosen. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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