knee breeches
knee breeches — noun
1. men's formal trousers fastened just below the knee, the standard European style
men's formal trousers fastened just below the knee, the standard European style from the 1600s to the early 1800s, now worn only in traditional costumes or at ceremonial events.
At the pageant, Sumin wore a velvet coat, silk knee breeches, and a white wig.
typical context: historical pageants and costumes
The tailor sold patterns for knee breeches, though none had been ordered in years.
always plural; 'a pair of' structure
Nala found knee breeches her great-grandfather had worn to a ball in 1795.
The footman's uniform included black knee breeches, white stockings, and polished silver buckles.
Selim had to wear knee breeches for the school play about the American Revolution.
- knickerbockers
similar but looser-fitting, gathered at the knee; worn for sports or children's clothing rather than formal dress
- riding breeches
designed for horse riding with a reinforced inner leg and wider thigh fit
- plus fours
longer style ending below the knee, baggier; historically worn for golf and outdoor sports
文法句型
a pair of knee breeches
[adjective] knee breeches
用法筆記
Like 'trousers' and 'pants', knee breeches is always plural. To refer to a single item use 'a pair of knee breeches'. The garment is now considered historical or ceremonial rather than everyday wear.