fly front

noun

: a concealed closing on the front of a coat, skirt, shirt, dress, or pants
fly-front adjective

Examples of fly front in a Sentence

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Orders fly front to back, back to front and side to side all game. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2024 Wolf & Badger Izzy Crinkle Linen Shirt $79 The Izzy Crinkle Linen shirt from Wolf & Badger is a fun spin on Olsen’s look, featuring a fly front and cap sleeves. L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly front was in 1843

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“Fly front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20front. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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