Capri pants

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. women's casual trousers with a tapered leg that end above the ankle and a vertical slit at the outside bottom edge.

Capri pants

plural noun

1. women's tight-fitting trousers

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capri pants¹

First recorded in 1955–60; after the island of Capri

Example Sentences

They were surprised to find most women wearing short-sleeved sun dresses, sandals, capri pants and T-shirts.

From New York Times

Johnson and Dominik decided she should have an off-duty uniform of sorts, consisting largely of Capri pants and turtleneck sweaters, some of which were vintage finds from Los Angeles costume houses.

From Washington Times

Johnson and Dominik decided she should have an off-duty uniform of sorts, consisting largely of Capri pants and turtleneck sweaters, some of which were vintage finds from Los Angeles costume houses.

From Seattle Times

His capri pants of yesteryear have been replaced by shorts.

From Washington Times

His capri pants of yesteryear have been replaced by shorts.

From Seattle Times