Breeches — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈbrēch/ (noun) /ˈbrē-chəz-/ (noun) /ˌdəch-mənz-ˈbri-chəz/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Breeches

Breeches (noun)

  1. short pants covering the hips and thighs and fitting snugly at the lower edges at or just below the knee
  2. pants
  3. the hind end of the body, buttocks
  4. a canvas seat in the form of breeches hung from a life buoy running on a hawser and used to haul persons from one ship to another or from ship to shore especially in rescue operations
  5. a spring-flowering herb (Dicentra cucullaria) of the fumitory family occurring in the eastern U.S. and having finely divided leaves and cream-white double-spurred flowers

Breeches (plural noun)

  1. breech

Breeches (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle

    "the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches"

    similar: britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers
    related: baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans, hose, legging, sweatpants, pants suit, pantsuit, bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers

Related Entry: Breech (noun)

Breech is a different word from Breeches. The synonyms below are for breech, not for breeches.

  1. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "plant yourselves on your breeches on that bench and listen to what I have to say"

    similar: backside, behind, booty (slang), bottom, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere, duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie (slang), hunkers, keister (slang), nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end, tush (slang)
    related: beam, stern, moon (slang)

  2. an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle

    "the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches"

    similar: britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers
    related: baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans, hose, legging, sweatpants, pants suit, pantsuit, bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers

Related Entry: Knee breeches (plural noun)

Knee breeches is a different word from Breeches. The synonyms below are for knee breeches, not for breeches.

  1. as in knickerbockers, bloomers

    similar: bloomers, knickerbockers, pants suit, pantsuit, hose, legging, sweatpants, baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans, breech, britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Breeches

The most common words with a similar meaning to Breeches:

britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers

Related Words for Breeches

baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans, hose, legging, sweatpants, pants suit, pantsuit, bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers

Origin & Etymology of Breeches

Middle English, breeches, from Old English brēc, plural of brōc leg covering; akin to Old High German bruoh breeches, Latin braca pants

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Breeches

breeches buoy, Dutchman's-breeches, knee breeches

Frequently Asked Questions about Breeches

What does "Breeches" mean?

"Breeches" means short pants covering the hips and thighs and fitting snugly at the lower edges at or just below the knee. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: short pants covering the hips and thighs and fitting snugly at the lower edges at or just below the knee.

What is another word for "Breeches"?

Other words for "Breeches" include britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks and trousers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Breeches" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Breeches"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Breeches". Common alternatives include britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks and trousers.

How do you use "Breeches" in a sentence?

Examples of "Breeches" in a sentence: "the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches".

Is "Breeches" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Breeches" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Breeches"?

"Breeches" is pronounced /ˈbrēch/ as a noun, /ˈbrē-chəz-/ as a noun and /ˌdəch-mənz-ˈbri-chəz/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Breeches"?

"Breeches" comes from Middle English, breeches, from Old English brēc, plural of brōc leg covering; akin to Old High German bruoh breeches, Latin braca pants. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Breeches" meaning "an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle"?

When "Breeches" (noun) means an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle, synonyms include britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks and trousers.