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Meaning of the word shorts in English

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shorts

US /ʃɔːrts/

UK /ʃɔːts/

"shorts" picture

Plural Noun

trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs

Example:

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He wore a T-shirt and shorts to the beach.

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She prefers wearing shorts in the summer.

Synonym:

trunks bermudas hotpants knickers

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