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knickers

[nik-erz] / ˈnɪk ərz /
NOUN
pants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
shorts slacks trousers underpants
STRONG
Bermudas bloomers breeches briefs britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties
WEAK
blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers
NOUN
pedal pushers
Synonyms
WEAK
Capri pants Capris breeches calf-length slacks cropped pants jodhpurs leggings pegged pants
NOUN
trousers
Synonyms
STRONGEST
slacks
STRONG
bloomers breeches britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims dungarees jeans overalls pantaloons rompers
WEAK
blue jeans

Example Sentences

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Connor Kerr said the team were doing everything from "washing knickers" to helping prepare outfits and accessories to go on stage, both for the Belfast gig and Lizzo's performance at Glastonbury this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023

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

Those at Zehnder’s dress in the restaurant’s colonial theme, with women in mobcaps and white aprons, and men in banded-collared shirts with knickers.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 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

For the lower body, there were pants called knickers, long white socks, and special fencing sneakers.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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