Shorts: meaning, definitions and examples

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shorts

 

[ สƒษ”rts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing type

Shorts are a type of garment that covers the lower part of the body, typically worn in warm weather. They are distinguished from trousers by their shorter length, which usually ends above the knee. Shorts can be made from a variety of materials, including cotton, denim, and synthetic fabrics, and are available in many styles such as cargo, athletic, and casual. They are commonly worn for activities like sports, exercise, or leisure.

Synonyms

bermuda shorts, cuffed shorts, trunks.

Examples of usage

  • She wore denim shorts to the beach.
  • He prefers athletic shorts for running.
  • I bought new cargo shorts for the summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "shorts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bermudas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Shorts

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ celana pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพั€ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท shorts

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantalones cortos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸort

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ฐ”์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูˆุฑุชุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kraลฅasy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกortky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ่ฃค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratke hlaฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stutt buxur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพั€ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸortlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantalones cortos

Etymology

The term 'shorts' originated in the early 20th century as a shortened form of 'short trousers', referring to pants that were cut short to provide comfort and ease in warmer climates. The fashion evolved from the typical knee-length trousers worn by boys in the late 19th century. By the 1920s, shorts began to be seen in both leisure and sports contexts, especially in the Western world. The adaptation of shorts for sports, such as swimming and cycling, contributed significantly to their popularity in later decades. By the mid-20th century, shorts became a staple in casual and sport-inspired wardrobes, transcending age, gender, and cultural boundaries. Today, shorts are a ubiquitous part of summer fashion and are adapted for various activities and occasions, with design variations reflecting current trends in fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,708, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.