Plus Fours (Noun)
Meaning
Men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- He rummaged through his grandfather's old trunk and found a pair of plus fours that he decided to wear to the retro-themed golf tournament.
- The traditional plus fours were a staple in every respectable gentleman's golfing attire in the early 20th century.
- Wearing plus fours as a fashion statement, the young hipster walked into the coffee shop feeling très chic.
- During his golfing days, Sean's father frequently wore plus fours and argyle socks to the green.
- In the vintage clothing store, Emma discovered a quaint pair of plus fours that would perfectly complement her husband's golfing ensemble.