culottes
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of culottes
First recorded in 1835–45; from French: literally, “breeches,” equivalent to cul “rump” + -ottes, plural of -otte, feminine of -ot noun suffix. See culet
Example Sentences
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It has an incredible structure that allows it to transform into an off-the-shoulder dress and culottes.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2023
The hosts were clad in matching white blouses, thick black-rimmed glasses, leather culottes and spacey skintight berets.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2023
The modern silhouette includes culottes — a hot trend in Milan for next spring and summer — and leather Obi belts that shape crisp cotton dresses or corresponding cotton shirt-short sets for men.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022
When the ladies float down in their culottes, that was all shot practically.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2021
She came out and walked toward us; she wore a pair of culottes that flapped around her calves, which were lumpy like sweet potatoes.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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