breeches
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Noun — Trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.
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How to use breeches
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Sounds dated or formal in everyday speech — most people just say "trousers" or "pants" today.
Etymology
From Old English brēċ, "leggings" or "underpants" — the same ancient root as "breech".
Full origin of breeches →Frequently asked questions
What does “breeches” mean?
The word “breeches” means trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress. In plain terms, old-fashioned or specialist trousers that stop around the knee, still worn for horse riding and some ceremonial uniforms.
How do you pronounce “breeches”?
“Breeches” is pronounced BREE-chihz (/ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “breeches” in a sentence?
Here is “breeches” used in a sentence: “The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches.”
What part of speech is “breeches”?
“Breeches” is a noun.
Where does the word “breeches” come from?
The word “breeches” comes from Old English. From Old English brēċ, "leggings" or "underpants" — the same ancient root as "breech".