jodhpurs

/ ˈdʒɒdpəz /

plural noun

1. riding breeches, loose-fitting around the hips and tight-fitting from the thighs to the ankles
2. Also calledjodhpur boots ankle-length leather riding boots

Word History and Origins

Origin of jodhpurs¹

C19: from the town Jodhpur

Example Sentences

One picture shows the women standing in front of their horses wearing coordinated outfits of button-downs, ties, and jodhpurs tucked into knee-high boots.

From Washington Post

She sometimes appeared at openings in jodhpurs and riding boots — a sartorial flourish that spoke to her equal fondness for the equestrian life.

From Washington Post

How does Rose’s most elaborate get-up — gray-green jodhpurs and a pink satin cowboy shirt — advance her status as an outsider at the ranch?

From Los Angeles Times

For the game, the Duke of Sussex wore a white and turquoise jersey top with white jodhpurs.

From Fox News

To judge by his jodhpurs and riding crop, he's just returned from playing polo.

From Salon

Related Words

• knickers
• shorts
• slacks
• trousers
• underpants