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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

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Apr. 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

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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