Capri pants

American  

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.

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Capri pants British  

plural noun

1. women's tight-fitting trousers

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Etymology

Origin of Capri pants

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

Example Sentences

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 • Sep. 27, 2022

As Laura, she traded in the housedress of countless sitcom wives and clad her dancer’s legs in Capri pants that were as fashionable as they were suited to a modern American woman.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2017

Martin, in a sleeveless white top and leather Capri pants, told the audience before she began reading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2015

Not too long ago I ran into her when she was on her way to another interview and she was wearing black Capri pants, a fuchsia blazer, and ballet flats.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2013

Mother was upset because they’re our bosses from the Mission League, and they’d caught her red-handed doing housework in her old black Capri pants with the knees worn through.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver