boxer shorts

plural noun

: men's underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

Examples of boxer shorts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was found dressed in a white polo shirt, black Levi’s jeans and boxer shorts. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Poplin boxer shorts get the supermodel off-duty treatment thanks to Vittoria Ceretti, who layered a striped pair with a crewneck T-shirt, button-down shirt, and flat suede mules. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026

The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Officers found May exiting a rear bedroom wearing only yellow boxer shorts, and were able to detain him. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boxer shorts

• reexports
• aborts
• airports
• comports
• consorts
• distorts
• exhorts
• imports
• outports
• passports
• purports
• rapports

Kids Definition

boxer shorts

plural noun

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