bike shorts

American  

[bahyk shawrts] / ˈbaɪk ˌʃɔrts /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of bike shorts

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

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

From Salon

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

For Halloween last year, I dressed as Barbie and planned the costume way in advance: a pair of pink bike shorts, a tank top with the Barbie logo splayed on the front, and a pink cardigan with faux fur trim that I found on sale.

From Salon

It may have fallen out of vogue in the past few decades, but like bike shorts, bodysuits and other 1990s trends, it’s time to bring pasta primavera back.

From Washington Post