boxer shorts
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of boxer shorts
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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It bought a gold mine, started offering in-theater perks to retail investors, and saw its CEO appear on a publicly streamed call in his boxer shorts.
From Slate ● May 13, 2024
Boxers had grown increasingly popular after World War II, as men who served in the military adjusted to the standard-issue boxer shorts.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
Madonna described how Seymour was in a hospital bed wearing boxer shorts and a tank top when they met.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
"The knock-on effect is on the service we provide. We are having to say 'no' to guests who come in for a pair of boxer shorts and socks because we aren't getting the donations."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2022
Her legs are sticking out of her sheets, and I can see the plaid boxer shorts she wears for pajamas.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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