boxer shorts

plural noun

: men's underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

Examples of boxer shorts in a Sentence

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Sarmiento and her husband and son had found informal work selling boxer shorts from a stand along a busy boulevard in Mexico City's historic center. Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024 The new version places Beyoncé, dressed in the brand’s Essential Sporty T-shirt and 501 ’90s jeans, undressing down to Levi’s boxer shorts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 There was a photo of Godwin — in blue and white striped boxer shorts, a baggy white sweater and Adidas — sharing a smooch with her man, a couple of the couple cuddling, one of the sunset itself, and a clip of the boat wading through the water. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 Chris Pyle spends the entirety of his workdays wearing a white tank top and boxer shorts, sitting in a recliner. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024 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 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

boxer shorts

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

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