Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

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From breezy skirts to roomy Bermuda shorts, Hollywood is certainly giving us spring fever with fashion lately. Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 The brand also made a case for Bermuda shorts that look fit for the workplace, a style that was also seen at Mithridate where they were matched with collared shirts and shirts. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Dress up the beaded collar with a flowy skirt or pair it with some neutral Bermuda shorts for a more casual vibe. Madison Yauger, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 Tibi experimented with celestial dye effects on dark denim, as well as jeans that zipped off into Bermuda shorts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bermuda shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bermuda shorts was in 1938

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“Bermuda shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bermuda%20shorts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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