noun Uncommon

trunks

truhngks

Trunks (noun) means Short, close-fitting shorts worn for sports or swimming. Example: “He packed his swimming trunks for the beach trip.”

noun

Short, close-fitting shorts worn for sports or swimming.

"He packed his swimming trunks for the beach trip."

"The boxer stepped into the ring wearing red trunks."

How to use trunks

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pair of snug shorts, most often used for swimming or boxing.

Common mistake

Like "shorts" and "trousers," "trunks" is always plural even for a single item.

Common pairings

swimming trunks boxing trunks a pair of trunks

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Rhymes for trunks

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trunks” mean?

The word “trunks” means short, close-fitting shorts worn for sports or swimming. In plain terms, a pair of snug shorts, most often used for swimming or boxing.

How do you pronounce “trunks”?

“Trunks” is pronounced truhngks (/tɹʌŋks/ in IPA).

How do you use “trunks” in a sentence?

Here is “trunks” used in a sentence: “He packed his swimming trunks for the beach trip.”

What part of speech is “trunks”?

“Trunks” is a noun.

Is “trunks” a common word?

“Trunks” is an uncommon word in modern English.