knickerbockers

/ ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəz /

plural noun

1. baggy breeches fastened with a band at the knee or above the ankle Also called (US)knickers

Word History and Origins

Origin of knickerbockers¹

C19: regarded as the traditional dress of the Dutch settlers in America; see Knickerbocker

Example Sentences

Bensmann offers different cuts of Bavarian lederhosen, traditional knee-longs, short ones that end mid-thigh and longer, looser knickerbockers.

From Seattle Times

They also subverted traditional gender norms while promoting a more modern, androgynous look, including through trousers and knickerbockers that Ms. Quant designed for women as well as men’s cardigans that were so long that they could be worn as dresses.

From Washington Post

The New York Knickerbockers topped the Providence Steam Rollers, 89-75, after trailing in the first half.

From New York Times

Chamberlain’s mark, eclipsing his own record of 78, came last night as the Warriors defeated the New York Knickerbockers 169-147.

From Seattle Times

“After so many years of the Knickerbockers being an accident waiting to happen, you didn’t really watch them — you rubbernecked them, like you would a fender bender on the West Side Highway,” said Steve Somers, the popular radio host for WFAN.

From New York Times