breeches
Example Sentences
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Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Like warm coals, the hidden crimson hue seems to burst into full flame in Caballero’s scarlet breeches, vest and chair upholstery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
The uniform consists of black shoes, buckles, breeches and a coat, as well as silk stockings.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2023
The Comédie-Française’s actors undoubtedly look good in knee breeches, but you’d be hard-pressed to know what they, or Delétang, make of the revolution based on this production.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
And feathers: almost all the puppets wore an assortment of feathers as hair or headdresses, or cloaks or breeches.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
Vocabulary lists containing breeches
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