boxer shorts

plural noun

: men's underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

Examples of boxer shorts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But this summer, a new innerwear-as-outerwear trend has taken over: boxer shorts for all. Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 June 2024 Scroll through to look at the best satin sets, boxer shorts, and lace slips below. Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2024 Shortly after, at 4 p.m., deputies found the 17-year-old in a nearby neighborhood, wearing boxer shorts, a t-shirt and socks. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 This includes her oversized Oxford and boxer shorts look worn a few days previously, and her dramatic cutouts sweater seen in promo shots. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boxer shorts 

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boxer shorts was in 1930

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“Boxer shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxer%20shorts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

boxer shorts

plural noun
: men's or boys' underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

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