Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

Examples of Bermuda shorts in a Sentence

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Bermuda shorts with a suede jacket and netted leather bag complement each nicely. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Gibb's statue depicts her in her baggy Bermuda shorts and bathing suit tank top, wearing the leather nurse’s flats that were the best approximation of running shoes available to her at the time. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Bermuda shorts are the silhouette of the season, designed to provide extra coverage and pair with everything from breezy button-downs to slinky tank tops. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 Style it with Bermuda shorts, silk scarves, or even a mini skirt. Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Bermuda shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bermuda shorts was in 1938

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“Bermuda shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bermuda%20shorts. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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