jean shorts
plural noun
: shorts made of denim or jean
She was … wearing a white T-shirt and ripped jean shorts …—
Vanity Fair
Vanity FairThe shop has jean shorts in different shades of blue as well as black and pink.—Joanne Berger DuMound
Joanne Berger DuMoundcalled also jorts
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The gingham pattern is cute and still easy to style with jean shorts, capris, linen pants, or a cute skirt.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
These under-$40, not-too-short, not-too-long jean shorts from Levi’s belong in every denim drawer.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Wearing a gray shirt and black shorts, Silas gently hugged his brother, who opted for a neon orange vest and ripped jean shorts.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
And with very little preparation, the girl — dressed in a yellow T-shirt, cut-off jean shorts and a cowboy hat — proceeded to sing an extended acoustic version of the song with one of country music’s biggest stars.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
These under-$40, not-too-short, not-too-long jean shorts from Levi’s belong in every denim drawer.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Wearing a gray shirt and black shorts, Silas gently hugged his brother, who opted for a neon orange vest and ripped jean shorts.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
And with very little preparation, the girl — dressed in a yellow T-shirt, cut-off jean shorts and a cowboy hat — proceeded to sing an extended acoustic version of the song with one of country music’s biggest stars.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2026
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“Jean shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jean%20shorts. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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