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knickerbocker Synonyms
Another word for knickerbocker
Choosing another word for knickerbocker depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
(usually in the plural, knickerbockers) Loose-fitting breeches or short trousers gathered by a band just below the knee, historically worn by men and boys for sports and country wear.
Usage Example
"The vintage photograph showed golfers dressed in tweed jackets and wool knickerbockers."
Strongest
knickers
Strong
breeches
plus fours
• noun (Context 2)
(capitalized) A descendant of the original Dutch settlers of New York, or more broadly, any native or resident of New York City or New York State.
Usage Example
"As a proud new yorker, he could trace his family's history in Manhattan back over two centuries."
Strongest
new yorker
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Knickerbocker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/knickerbocker