Knickerbockers

usgb/ˈnɪkərbɑːkərz/
noun

Loose-fitting pants that are gathered at the knee or calf.

He wore a pair of old fashioned knickerbockers.
Visual representation of "knickerbockers" - Loose-fitting pants that are gathered at the knee or calf

Often appears as...

  • wear knickerbockers
  • pair of knickerbockers
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Historical Fashion

Knickerbockers refer to an old style of clothing, not commonly worn today.

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At the historical event, several participants were dressed in knickerbockers and top hats.
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Sports Attire

In golf, knickerbockers are sometimes worn for a traditional look.

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He stood out on the golf course with his argyle socks and knickerbockers.
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Cultural Depictions

Knickerbockers may be seen in period dramas or shows set in the past.

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The character in the period drama wore knickerbockers, reflecting the 19th-century setting.
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