bike shorts

American

[bahyk shawrts] / ˈbaɪk ˌʃɔrts /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

very tight shorts made of a flexible fabric and designed to provide comfort, protection, etc., while biking.

padded bike shorts made of a nylon/spandex blend.

Etymology

Origin of bike shorts

First recorded in 1980–85

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bike shorts

The men’s option showed a tank top and spandex bike shorts.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2024

Shein, founded in China, and valued at $66 billion, sells fast fashion at rock bottom prices, including dresses priced at $10 and bike shorts for around $5.

From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2023

When I was vaccinated for Covid-19 the next spring, I started buying crop tops, sneakers and bike shorts, and I went out to bars and restaurants again.

From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023

Kids and adults mingled, decked out in helmets and bike shorts, straddling rugged bikes with wide, knobby tires.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2022

I shimmy into clothes and Celia comes in, still wearing her sweaty tank top and bike shorts.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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