Knickerbockers (noun)

A type of short pants that end just below the knee and are worn, especially by men and boys, for sports or leisure activities.

Origin:

Derived from the name "knickerbocker" - a nickname for the descendants of the original dutch settlers in new york.

Examples:

1. He was wearing a pair of knickerbockers and a white shirt.
2. The boys wore knickerbockers and knee-high socks to play cricket.
3. She was wearing a pair of knickerbockers and a blazer.
4. The tennis players were wearing knickerbockers.
5. In the old days, knickerbockers were worn by children.