knickers

Example Sentences

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The Hurricanes walked from PNC Arena in old-timey plaid golf knickers, matching hats and a black top over a white collared shirt with red tie.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2023

Remnants of clothing including half a pair of knickers, a pair of tights, a bra, remains of some shoes and a sweater were also in the tank.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022

They filed out dressed in bright golf shirts, baseball hats and khakis or shorts — a far cry from their 1896 counterparts, who wore knickers, monogrammed blazers, tweed caps, dress shirts and bow ties.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2021

"There's no laundry service. I've run out of knickers, so I've been washing them in the sink - sounds bad but I have no choice."

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2021

Bill picked up his knickers and did as he was told.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey