breeches

Example Sentences

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What appears to be fine Chantilly lace emerges at the throat and cuffs, and he sports black satin breeches and white silk stockings.

From Los Angeles Times

There are tall, flowering Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear’s breeches, as well as silvery green olive trees and fragrant coastal rosemary.

From Los Angeles Times

There are tall, flowering Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear’s breeches, silvery green olive trees and fragrant coastal rosemary.

From Los Angeles Times

The prime minister has repeated his apology for Downing Street parties, after Sue Gray's report into breeches of Covid lockdown rules was made public.

From BBC

Even the word “oratory,” from our postmillennial point of view, seems outdated, the rhetorical equivalent of knee breeches and frock coats.

From Washington Post