Synonyms

Bermuda shorts

American

noun

(used with a plural verb)

shorts extending almost to the knee, worn for informal warm-weather dress.

Bermuda shorts British

plural noun

Also called: Bermudas. close-fitting shorts that come down to the knees

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Etymology

Origin of Bermuda shorts

First recorded in 1950–55

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Bermuda shorts

It added that "ideas of Great Britain" were represented in "wraparound skirts, miniskirts with godets, Bermuda shorts, shirts, coat-dresses all featured in tweed, knitwear in Shetland and cashmere".

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023

It also has proposed allowing students to wear Bermuda shorts, adding more fruits and liquids to the school menu and modifying schedules, among other things.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2023

Bermuda shorts and matching jackets, loose-legged jumpsuits and tweed ensembles were accessorized with the label’s signature jewelry – chained belts, earrings and swinging necklaces that sparkled down the runway.

From Reuters ● Mar. 7, 2023

By 7 p.m. on Saturday, the place was packed, mainly with young adults in Bermuda shorts and summer dresses who appeared to belong to the same crowd as the Harvard-educated twins.

From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2022

I was searching for a big guy with a good tan and a black beard, wearing Bermuda shorts and a Hawaiian shirt.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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