Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

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Along with capris, wide-leg jeans, and Bermuda shorts, cargo pants are back from the late ‘90s and early 2000s, and this pair from Lee combines the classic cargo with a capri length for the perfect mix of style and comfort. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 Amazon’s fashion store is filled with trendy finds, including Bermuda shorts inspired by Margot Robbie, cargo options, and lightweight linen styles that’ll upgrade your summer wardrobe. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 And from the sale section, these summer white Bermuda shorts are my top pick. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 May 2026 Botanical prints of yucca, cacti and agave are featured on shirts and Bermuda shorts. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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