long johns

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. long underwear, especially for winter use.

long johns

plural noun

1. informal.
   underpants with long legs

Word History and Origins

Origin of long johns¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Because after just 15 minutes, I’m sweating through my long johns.

From Washington Post

Locals nicknamed the doubled-legged CCTV tower “The Big Underpants” because it resembles upright long johns.

From The Daily Beast

His first outfit was a $10 set of long johns from Wal-Mart, worn underneath a pair of shorts from his mixed martial arts studio.

From The Daily Beast

Her curly hair bounced as she stomped back and forth, her soft, round buttocks flexing under her long-johns.

From Project Gutenberg

A young woman in long johns and a baggy tartan T-shirt opened the door.

From Project Gutenberg