long johns
Example Sentences
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There was a pervasive smell of what I would learn was wet, sweaty long johns.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025
This time period also brought the introduction of union suits—predecessors of long johns and onesies—to meet the needs of both men and women.
From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024
This booming, endlessly interesting antihero comports himself as an entitled, well-bred gentleman who has tired of wearing dirty long johns and waiting for the universe to right his fortunes.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
The May Company opened for business in Leadville, Colo., in 1877, selling Levi’s and long johns to miners.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021
It was a man in his long johns and he didn’t have a face.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
