lederhosen

[ ley-der-hoh-zuhn ]

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plural noun

leather shorts, usually with suspenders, worn especially in Bavaria.

Origin of lederhosen

1935–40; <German, equivalent to Lederleather + Hosen trousers, shorts

Words Nearby lederhosen

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How to use lederhosen in a sentence

Patrons celebrated New Year with a ‘lederhosen and ski-wear’ party, which is very Prince Harry.
Where Will Harry Party Back in London, And Who Will He Be Kissing? | Tom Sykes | January 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
He grabs Alice, now dressed in lederhosen, by the arm, and the two get it on, on the dance floor.
Alice, Bratty in Wonderland | Nicole LaPorte | February 28, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Recipe Get a jump start on Oktoberfest festivities with this German dish—lederhosen optional.
Fresh Picks | Kurt Gutenbrunner | September 10, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Germans push native lederhosen and Dirndls over blue jeans.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for lederhosen

lederhosen

/ (ˈleɪdəˌhəʊzən) /

pl n

leather shorts with H-shaped braces, worn by men in Austria, Bavaria, etc

Origin of lederhosen

German: leather trousers

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