boxer shorts

plural noun

: men's underwear shorts characterized by loose fit

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Similar to this summer’s surging boxer shorts as pants trend, matching sets can have a lounge-y feel because of their throw-together sensibility and travel-friendly, capsule wardrobe-minded styling. Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 The new collection features 24 items, including lace corset tops, thigh-high stockings, satin boxer shorts, and silky sleep sets, all modeled by Champion and Schwarzenegger. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025 The 818 Margo set features a T-shirt and boxer shorts. Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 While the boxer shorts trend and bras-as-tops look were plenty prevalent (as in seasons past), the more unexpected look came via hosiery. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxer shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

boxer shorts

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

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