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Meaning of sponge-bag pants | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Examples

“The Solicitor-General of the U. S., correct in morning coat, wing collar and striped sponge-bag pants, last week appeared before the U. S. Supreme Court[…]”

“The spectacle of former Gov. Richard W. Leche, in claw-hammer coat and sponge-bag pants, solemnly lapping a Good Humor bar while prosecuting the diplomatic amenities with the President of Nicaragua, has been evoked by a wrangle over who pays for the hokey pokey.”

“Nevertheless, changing quickly from his old grey flannels to the diplomatic sponge-bag pants on learning of this season’s first assignment, Szold is in there pitching and will conduct a second try-out session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, same place.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

spongebag spongebag pants spongebag trousers spongebags spongecake spongecase