boxer shorts

plural noun

: men's underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

Examples of boxer shorts in a Sentence

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Oh April on a line of bralettes, boxer shorts, button-down shirts and more. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025 Lululemon High-rise Sports Shorts These Lululemon bottoms look like upscale boxer shorts, but they’re built with movement in mind. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 Ryan Widmer was in the bedroom, as well, wearing only boxer shorts. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The assailants abducted a man wearing blue boxer shorts, also stealing an iPhone, iPad and Apple watch, Madison said. Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxer shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

boxer shorts

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

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