: long underwear

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Sure, Merino long johns are less stinky, but synthetic base layers are generally more durable and quicker to dry. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024 Fun fact: Smedley was the original creator of long johns, and made a pair exclusively for the Emperor of Japan. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The long johns by Thermajane are perfect for wearing all winter long. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 The cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for long johns 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long johns was in 1941

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“Long johns.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20johns. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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long johns

plural noun
: long underwear

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