noun
Uncommon
boxers
Boxers (noun) means loose-fitting men's underwear with legs, as opposed to close-fitting briefs. Example: “He packed a week's worth of boxers for the trip.”
noun
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Loose-fitting men's underwear with legs, as opposed to close-fitting briefs.
"He packed a week's worth of boxers for the trip."
How to use boxers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of loose men's underwear, short for "boxer shorts."
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What does “boxers” mean?
The word “boxers” means loose-fitting men's underwear with legs, as opposed to close-fitting briefs. In plain terms, a style of loose men's underwear, short for "boxer shorts.".
How do you use “boxers” in a sentence?
Here is “boxers” used in a sentence: “He packed a week's worth of boxers for the trip.”
What part of speech is “boxers”?
“Boxers” is a noun.
Is “boxers” a common word?
“Boxers” is an uncommon word in modern English.
