Synonyms of long johnsnext
: long underwear

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Worth Noting: This medium-weight denim is ideal for spring to fall wear, but those living in cold climates may want to wear long johns beneath in the winter months. Emma Greene, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026 My husband, Jason, and I set out in waterproof pants and long johns, and took in bare trees strung with red hearts and spinning ornaments. Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025 Axelsson bet his woollen long johns and his cold-weather gear, and lost it all; Pike lost his socks. Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Some dressed as their favorite superheroes, others in their long johns, while the bravest runners just wore fur bikinis and jockstraps. Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long johns

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of long johns was in 1941

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“Long johns.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20johns. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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long johns

plural noun
: long underwear

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