knee breeches meaning

UK US /ni ˈbritʃɪz/ 3 syllables

knee breeches (noun): (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee.

Definition of knee breeches

  1. (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

    Synonyms: breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers

    Type of: trousers

    Kinds: britches, buckskins, plus fours, trunk hose

How to pronounce knee breeches

knee breeches is pronounced /ni ˈbritʃɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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