Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

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Last year also saw a rise in Bermuda shorts and longer-length styles, especially among Gen Z shoppers. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Combine them with linen or cotton Bermuda shorts, a light blouse, and minimalist accessories to achieve that perfect balance between formal and cool. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026 When temperatures start to warm, go for the Kenneth Cole Pleated Strapless Top and pair it with Bermuda shorts. Renée Reardin, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026 In one sunlit image, a barefoot Tougaard reclines on a messy bed wearing one of the crop tops and loose Bermuda shorts from the spring 2026 collection paraded earlier this month. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bermuda shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Mar. 2026.

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