pedal pushers

plural noun

: women's and girls' calf-length trousers

Examples of pedal pushers in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Move over baggy jorts, Bermudas and cargo shorts — capri pants and pedal pushers are still going strong as one of the biggest pants trends for summer 2026. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Sharp separates in a neutral palette elevate & Other Stories’s taupe pedal pushers, lending a polished feel to daytime dressing. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2026

Researchers found that pedal pushers were more than twice as likely as e-bike riders to sustain head injuries. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

At least, that's our theory for what's driven the resurgence of Fendi Baguette bags and pedal pushers. — Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pedal pushers

plural noun

: women's and girls' calf-length trousers