Synonyms

undershorts

American

[uhn-der-shawrts] / ˈʌn dərˌʃɔrts /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

short underpants for men and boys.

undershorts British

/ ˈʌndəˌʃɔːts /

plural noun

another word for shorts

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Etymology

Origin of undershorts

1945–50; under- + shorts

Example Sentences

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“I’m not naked. I’m wearing undershorts. And socks. I’m here to get my suit altered.”

From Literature

Wimbledon's all-white rule was eased in 2022 to allow women to wear dark-coloured undershorts at the tennis Grand Slam.

From BBC

Similarly, during the Middle Ages, Celts and Germanic tribespeople wore baggy undershorts called braies.

From National Geographic

Now they are allowed to wear dark-colored undershorts.

From Seattle Times

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year.

From BBC

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