shorts meaning
UK /ʃɔːts/ US /ʃɔrts/ 1 syllable
shorts (noun): (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee.
shorts has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
shorts as a noun
- (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
Synonyms: short pants, trunks
Type of: trousers
Kinds: Bermuda shorts, hot pants, lederhosen
- underpants worn by men
Synonyms: drawers, underdrawers, boxers, boxershorts
Type of: underpants
shorts in a sentence
- In schools everywhere sports-wear is all spats and shorts.
- When you wear camo shorts, what colour t-shirt goes with that?
- They didn't let me in because my shorts were too short.
- Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed in churches.
- Today was definitely shorts and T-shirt weather.
How to pronounce shorts
shorts is pronounced /ʃɔːts/ in British English and /ʃɔrts/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.
Words that rhyme with shorts
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in TS · 6-letter words
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