Meaning & use
capri
A style of close-fitting trousers that end partway between the knee and ankle, named after the Italian island of Capri.
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She wore white capris and sandals for the warm afternoon walk along the boardwalk.
The store's spring collection included several new capri styles in linen and denim.
A note on using this word
Capri is usually used attributively, as in 'capri pants,' or in the plural 'capris' to refer to the trousers themselves.
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Another way to use it
2. proper noun
A small island off the coast of Naples, Italy, known for its scenic cliffs and as a resort destination.
Tourists often take a boat trip from Naples to Capri to see the Blue Grotto.
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