noun

shorts

shorts

He wears shorts in the summer.

He wears shorts in the summer.

I need a new pair of shorts.

I need a new pair of shorts.

a pair of ((shorts)) a piece of clothing for the legs He wears shorts in the summer.

Synonyms: trunks, cut-offs

From the adjective 'short', referring to short trousers.

Remember it's always plural, like 'trousers' or 'pants'. You count them as 'a pair of shorts'.

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