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SHORTS/ʃɔːts/

Shorts are trousers that end above the knee. Use a pair of shorts (plural). Short is the adjective (a short film). Shirt is the top with buttons — easy mix. Wear shorts in hot weather.

Meaning

Short trousers that end above the knee. Usually plural: a pair of shorts.

Examples

• “I wear shorts in summer.”
• “Pack some shorts for the beach.”
• “His shorts are still wet from the pool.”

Good to know

a pair of shorts. Adjective: short. Mix-up: shirt.

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