Shorts
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shorts is a noun meaning plural of short.
Meaning
plural of short.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Remnants, clippings, trimmings of production processes.
- The part of milled grain sifted out which is next finer than the bran; pollard.
- Short, inferior hemp.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of short
- A garment worn over the pelvic area ending above the knees, not covering the entire length of the leg, designed for warm weather or for sports.
- (dated) Underpants.
Example Sentences
Jessica hated covering her legs, so she usually wore shorts.
After a scare like that, you might need to change your shorts.
[…]the first remove above bran is shorts ; the next above that is sharps
In 1925, boxer shorts were unleashed on the world: loose-fitting underwear for men, featuring an elastic waistband inspired by the shorts worn by boxers. It was underwear for the inner pugilist.
Synonyms for shorts
Depending on context, synonyms include drawers, trunks.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trunks, drawers, underpants, knickers, undies, boxers.
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