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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He’s wearing a T-shirt and shiny athletic shorts and has two laptops under his arm.

From Literature

The most Natalie could bear to wear were shorts and an old tank top.

From Literature

Zeke pulled up the leg of his shorts to make sure his knee and France were okay.

From Literature

They walked in and began to sift through a rack of women’s shorts and Lululemon leggings.

From Los Angeles Times

The tribunal was told that in the changing room Rose was "seen wearing boxer shorts" and "bearing stubble".

From BBC