Thesaurus results for KNEE BREECHES

knee breeches

plural noun

Definition of knee breeches

as in pants suit

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Recent Examples of knee breeches His inauguration was also notable for being the first where the new president wore pants rather than knee breeches. — Pete Corson, ajc, 8 June 2018 But this isn’t the architectural equivalent of requiring federal workers to wear knee breeches and a tricorn hats. — Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2020 If a new Puritanism is sweeping the nation, the comedy club or Netflix special may be the place where the new cultural arbiters in their knee breeches and petticoats are being the most vociferous. — Harry Bruinius, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Nov. 2021 Perhaps the most striking visitor was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, who wore knee breeches and shoes with prominent silver buckles. — Milton Gendel, Vanities, 30 Apr. 2018

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blue jeans

Plural Noun

My favorite tops include basics like a white tee and a black tank top that pair perfectly with bottoms like casual blue jeans and trendy track pants.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Kidman opted for classic blue jeans with a wide but not too oversized leg, similar to this pair from Levi’s.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of blue jeans

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