noun
Uncommon
briefs
breefs
Briefs (noun) means Short, close-fitting underpants. Example: “He packed a week's worth of briefs for the trip.”
noun
1
Short, close-fitting underpants.
"Briefs for men and women were not popular in America until the 1930s."
— Dan Peek, Why Do They Dress That Way?: People’s Place Book No. 7 (2008)
"He packed a week's worth of briefs for the trip."
"Yes, Gentlemen’s Quarterly wrote that Archie wears briefs, like it was something everyone wanted to know."
— Dan Stephenson, The Underwater Widow (2012)
How to use briefs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of short, snug underwear.
When to use it
Always used in the plural, like "trousers" or "pants".
Common pairings
a pair of briefs
boxer briefs
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Frequently asked questions
What does “briefs” mean?
The word “briefs” means short, close-fitting underpants. In plain terms, a style of short, snug underwear.
How do you pronounce “briefs”?
“Briefs” is pronounced breefs (/bɹiːfs/ in IPA).
How do you use “briefs” in a sentence?
Here is “briefs” used in a sentence: “He packed a week's worth of briefs for the trip.”
What is another word for “briefs”?
Words with a similar meaning to “briefs” include underwear.
What part of speech is “briefs”?
“Briefs” is a noun.
Is “briefs” a common word?
“Briefs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
