Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
britches
Noun
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
Definition
A type of clothing worn on the lower half of the body, typically reaching from the waist to the legs.
Examples
- He’s finally retired his old britches for a more comfortable pair.
- She laughed at how his britches always seemed too large.
- The cowboy’s britches were dusty from riding all day.
Meaning
Britches refer to trousers or pants. Historically, it can also refer to knee-length trousers worn by men, particularly in earlier centuries. It is often used in a casual or humorous context.
Synonyms
- pants
- trousers
- slacks
- bottoms
