shorts
Translation
shorts, short pants
Examples
He wears shorts in the summer.
He wears shorts in the summer.
I bought a new pair of shorts.
I bought a new pair of shorts.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of shorts)) a single item of shorts I need a new pair of shorts.
((shorts)) plural noun for short pants My shorts are blue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: short pants
Etymology
Plural of 'short', referring to short pants that end above the knee.
Memory Tips
Like 'pants' or 'jeans', this word is always plural because it has two leg holes. You count them as 'a pair of shorts'.