fly front

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fly front

The tailor carefully sews a fly front onto the pair of trousers to hide the buttons.

Definition

Noun: A fly front is a type of opening on a garment, typically trousers (pants) or a coat, that is closed by a zipper or by buttons which are concealed under a flap or fold of cloth. This design creates a smooth, unbroken appearance on the front of the garment.

Usage

The term "fly front" is used to describe the specific style and construction of a garment's closure. It is a standard feature in many types of tailored clothing. - It is most commonly associated with men's and women's trousers and jeans. - It can also be found on some jackets, coats, and skirts. - The primary purpose is functional (for ease of dressing) and aesthetic (to hide the fastening mechanism).

Examples
  • Noun:
    • These trousers have a classic button fly front.
    • The designer coat features a hidden zipper fly front.
    • A well-constructed fly front is essential for a good pair of jeans.
Advanced Usage
  • "Concealed fly front": Emphasizes that the fastening is completely hidden from view.
    • The tuxedo pants have a concealed fly front for a sleek, formal look.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fly (n): Often used as a shorter, more casual term for "fly front," especially in contexts like "the fly of your pants."
  • Zipper fly (n): Specifies a fly front closed with a zipper.
  • Button fly (n): Specifies a fly front closed with buttons.
Synonyms
  • Concealed closure: A more general term for any fastening hidden by fabric.
  • Front opening: A broader, less specific term for the opening at the front of a garment.
Related Phrases
  • "The fly is open": A common idiom meaning the fastening (zipper or buttons) on a person's trousers is unfastened, which is considered a social faux pas.
    • He discreetly told his friend that his fly was open.
fly front

The tailor carefully sews a fly front onto the pair of trousers to hide the buttons.

Noun
  1. an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth

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