undershorts

[ uhn-der-shawrts ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. short underpants for men and boys.

undershorts

/ ˈʌndəˌʃɔːts /

plural noun

1. another word for shorts

Word History and Origins

Origin of undershorts¹

1945–50; under- + shorts

Example Sentences

Similarly, during the Middle Ages, Celts and Germanic tribespeople wore baggy undershorts called braies.

From National Geographic

Now they are allowed to wear dark-colored undershorts.

From Seattle Times

Women and girls can now wear mid- or dark-coloured undershorts, provided they are no longer than their skirt.

From BBC

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year.

From BBC

The new rules state that women can now “wear solid, mid/dark-colored undershorts provided they are no longer than their shorts or skirt.”

From Seattle Times