1. loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee
Usage: historical; also called knickerbockers
2. women’s underwear
Usage: British

Examples

• The golfer wore traditional knickers and argyle socks.
• In the 1920s, boys commonly wore knickers to school.
• The costume included knickers, a vest, and suspenders.
• She packed extra knickers for the camping trip.
• The vintage photograph showed children in knickers playing in the yard.
• His knickers were made of wool tweed.
• The theater costume department had period-appropriate knickers.