English Explanatory Dictionary

gym shorts

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of relatively lightweight shorts with elastic waistbands designed for use in sports and physical activity, especially gym class. The terms basketball shorts and mesh shorts are used nearly synonymously with gym shorts in the United States, despite their different initial usage.

Word forms

gym shorts

Etymology

gym (short for gymnastics) + shorts

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