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

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

As I got nearer I noticed that below his long tan canvas coat with sagging pockets, below the red and black plaid woolen knickers and green puttees, he was wearing skis.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles