Definition

Noun: - A garment worn by men for swimming, typically consisting of shorts that reach the mid-thigh or above. They are designed for use in water and are often made from quick-drying, stretchy materials.

Usage

• This term specifically refers to the swimwear garment itself. It is used in contexts related to swimming, going to the beach, or engaging in water activities.
• Example: "He packed his bathing trunks for the trip to the seaside."
• Example: "Before diving into the pool, he changed into his bathing trunks."

Advanced Usage

• The term is somewhat formal or traditional. In modern, everyday conversation, synonyms like "swim trunks" or simply "trunks" are more common.
• Example (traditional context): "The gentleman's attire included a pair of striped bathing trunks."

Variants and Related Words

• Swim trunks: A more common modern synonym for bathing trunks.
• Board shorts: A specific style of longer, loose-fitting swimwear often associated with surfing.
• Bathing suit: A general term for swimwear that can refer to garments for men or women, though it often implies a one-piece garment for women.

Synonyms

• Swim trunks
• Swimming trunks

Related Phrases

• A pair of bathing trunks: The standard way to refer to one item of this clothing.
  • Example: "I need to buy a new pair of bathing trunks for the summer."

Noun

1. swimsuit worn by men while swimming