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flannels

NOUN
long johns
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I certainly stood out among the perfectly creased khaki pants and palm combs and top-buttoned flannels contrasted with my clueless bowl haircut and Ninja Turtle suspenders.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

We get multiple nondescriptive lists: khakis, leather jackets, flannels, baggy denim, work jeackets, graphic T-shirts, sweaters and rugby tops.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

Her recent Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, which featured her upcycling supermarket bouquets and scenting flannels with lavender water, wasn't received entirely warmly either.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2025

I got through the worst years of puberty thanks to grunge fashion; huge T-shirts and flannels helped me camouflage.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2024

As we entered, the latter eyed me suspiciously on account of my school uniform: long grey flannels, white shirt, shiny black shoes, a blue-and-gold blazer with a matching tie.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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