capri pants

plural noun

ca·​pri pants kə-ˈprē- How to pronounce capri pants (audio)
often capitalized C
: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle

called also capris

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In the mornings, Pauline would take beach walks, a picture of eccentricity in huge, bright satin duchess Balenciaga coats over matching capri pants and slippers. Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 As extolled by Glamour commerce editor Jake Smith, capri pants first reentered the chat back in summer 2024, with slim-fitting options leading the charge thanks to celebrity endorsers like Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and now, Hailey Bieber. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025 The dark wash, unisex pieces, which span skinny and boot cut jeans, a maxi skirt, capri pants, a jumpsuit and jacket, are finished with contrasting white stitching. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025 The corset-style top and lace-up capri pants featured fur trim. Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capri pants

Word History

Etymology

Capri, Italy

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capri pants was in 1952

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“Capri pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capri%20pants. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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