capri pants

plural noun

ca·​pri pants kə-ˈprē- How to pronounce capri pants (audio)
variants often Capri pants
: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle

called also capris

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Yep, your baggy jeans can double as super-trendy capri pants. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 June 2026 These lightweight capri pants are comfortable and breathable enough to wear during long summer days. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Dobrev paired her purse with baggy jeans, a plain white T-shirt, and sneakers, while Bieber opted for her classic outfit formula of capri pants and flip-flop heels. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 While the once-ubiquitous silhouette feels a bit too restrictive for the season's relaxed, breezy mood, capri pants are making a surprisingly chic comeback. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for capri pants

Word History

Etymology

Capri, Italy

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capri pants was in 1952

Rhymes for capri pants

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“Capri pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capri%20pants. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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