1. knee-length trousers fastened below the knee, worn especially for horseback riding or as part of historical costume
Usage: often used in historical contexts; plural form

Examples

• The colonial reenactor wore leather breeches and a tricorn hat.
• She put on her riding breeches before heading to the stable.
• The museum displayed 18th-century breeches made of fine wool.
• His breeches were tucked into tall leather boots.
• The costume shop rented period breeches for the theater production.
• Traditional hunting breeches are made of durable fabric.