knickers

• Nom désignant un type de sous-vêtement féminin porté sous la taille, ou historiquement un pantalon s'arrêtant juste au-dessus du genou.

A noun referring to a type of women's undergarment worn below the waist, or historically to trousers ending just above the knee.

1. Women's underpantsA2informalbritish

   A type of undergarment worn by women and girls, typically covering the lower torso and legs.

   Culotte féminine

   • She bought a new pair of cotton knickers.
   • The child's knickers were decorated with flowers.
   • He accidentally saw her knickers when she bent over.

   Synonymesunderpantsunderwear

2. Knee-length trousersB1formalbritish

   Loose-fitting trousers that end just below the knee, often worn for sports or as part of a uniform.

   Culotte (pantalon sous le genou)

   • The golfer wore traditional knickers and argyle socks.
   • Boys in the school uniform wore grey knickers.
   • He dressed in knickers for the historical reenactment.

   Synonymesknickerbockersplus fours