Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

Examples of Bermuda shorts in a Sentence

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Ultra-short denim cutoffs are being replaced by longer, more polished silhouettes, like these wide-leg Bermuda shorts. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 These are not the Bermuda shorts of yesteryear—they’re roomier, tailored, and much more chic. Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Whoever said Bermuda shorts don’t work on shorter frames hasn’t come across this Quince style, which has earned the stamp of approval from many petite customers. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Parisian style—chic and understated—is perfectly in step with capri pants or, equally, Bermuda shorts, which are more sleek and sophisticated than short-shorts. Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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