undershorts
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of undershorts
Example Sentences
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Similarly, during the Middle Ages, Celts and Germanic tribespeople wore baggy undershorts called braies.
From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024
The new rules state that women can now “wear solid, mid/dark-colored undershorts provided they are no longer than their shorts or skirt.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022
Saturday, 1 November was All Saints Day, and the Sanctuary of Divine Love was full for morning Mass. Among the well-dressed congregation, the young man in his vest and undershorts stood out.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2019
It was the equivalent of the tough guy in the trench coat getting caught with his undershorts around his ankles.
From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 2018
He sprawled across his bed in his T-shirt and undershorts.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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