long johns
Example Sentences
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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
Teams dress in layers — long johns, hats, gloves and hand warmers for the frigid overnight and morning hours.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
He and his cartoon avatar dressed in red long johns and a Napoleon bicorne hat.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023
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
She had no sweaters, no long johns under skirts, no kerchief over her head.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
