noun
shorts
shawts
noun
1
Trousers cut off above the knee, worn in warm weather or for sport.
"He wore shorts and a t-shirt to the beach."
"The team's new shorts arrived just before the match."
2
Underpants, especially in some regional usage.
"He packed a few pairs of shorts for the trip."
How to Use Shorts
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort trousers, or (in some dialects) underpants.
Common pairings
a pair of shorts
gym shorts
boxer shorts
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Etymology
From short + the plural suffix -s.