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
1
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 notesIn 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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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.
