: long underwear

Examples of long johns in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 From best-selling long johns to thermal glove liners, this is the winter for layers upon layers. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 Prices start at just $12 on cold weather essentials like glove liners, thermal socks, and long johns. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 Inexpensive pairs of tights or long johns can be worn underneath clothes. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long johns 

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

long johns

plural noun
: long underwear

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