shorts — short trousers that end above the knee
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: short trousers that end above the knee
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːrts/
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
short trousers that end above the knee
In his red shorts, he conquers all courts and sports!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Shorts originated as the plural form of English 'short,' referring to trousers that are notably shorter than full-length pants. The term emerged from the contrast between regular long pants and this abbreviated garment style.
Breakdown
short (adjective, meaning brief or abbreviated in length) + -s (plural suffix), creating a noun denoting multiple garments or the garment category itself.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“His shorts were so tight that he couldn't sit down properly.”
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