Knickerbockers (Noun)
Meaning
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The golfer wore knickerbockers with his plaid shirt and newsboy cap to complete his vintage look.
- In the early 20th century, boys often wore knickerbockers as part of their school uniform.
- The hikers changed into their knickerbockers and knee-high socks to tackle the rugged terrain.
- The baseball team's uniform consisted of knickerbockers, a button-down shirt, and a newsboy cap.
- The boy's mother helped him put on his knickerbockers and tie his shoelaces before sending him off to school.