shorts

NOUN

boxer shorts

Synonyms

WEAK

boxers briefs drawers underpants undershorts underwear

NOUN

drawers

Synonyms

STRONG

bloomers panties pants underwear

NOUN

pants

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knickers slacks trousers underpants

STRONG

Bermudas bloomers breeches briefs britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties

WEAK

blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers

NOUN

underwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bikini bra corset lingerie undergarment underpants undershirt

STRONG

BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers briefs drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies

WEAK

Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings

Example Sentences

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If the perpetual price is higher than the reference spot price, longs pay the shorts; if the price is lower than the reference spot price, shorts pay the longs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I remember even just like those shorts with the Knicks logo that he wears playing football.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Featuring Betty Boop, Popeye and even Superman, the shorts gathered on a new Blu-ray set showcase the inventiveness of an early animation studio very different from Disney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The clientele is mostly cyclists in helmets and spandex-y bike tops and shorts.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

I wanted to wear my purple flowered shirt with white denim shorts, but the smoothie stain didn’t come all the way out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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