shorts — short trousers that end above the knee
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: short trousers that end above the knee
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːrts/
Korean meaning: 무릎 위까지 오는 짧은 바지
Korean pronunciation: **쇼**츠
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to put on shorts because my legs looked too pale.
- He forgot to pack shorts for the beach vacation.
- The gym requires proper athletic shorts, not pajama shorts.
shorts
NOUN//ʃɔːrts//
short trousers that end above the knee
💡 Concept
short trousers that end above the knee
🎵 Rhyme
In his red shorts, he conquers all courts and sports!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ʃɔːrts/
🇬🇧 UK/ʃɔːts/
🌳Etymology
Rootshort
Suffix-s
Origin
영어 'short'의 복수형으로, 긴 바지(long pants)에 대비되는 짧은 바지라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
sportscourtsortsforts
sports
courts
orts
forts
🔗Collocations
wear shorts
summer shorts
boxer shorts
cargo shorts
denim shorts
athletic shorts
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom told me to put on shorts because my legs looked too pale.”
“He forgot to pack shorts for the beach vacation.”
“The gym requires proper athletic shorts, not pajama shorts.”
😄 Fun example
“His shorts were so tight that he couldn't sit down properly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
short pantsshort trousersbriefstrunks
Antonyms
long pantstrousersjeans
Related
clothingsummer wearunderwearsportswearcasual wear
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