bermuda shorts

Thân thiện

A man wears bermuda shorts while walking his dog in the park.

Definition

Noun: * A type of casual trousers that are cut off at the knee, typically made from lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen. They are longer than typical shorts but shorter than full-length trousers.

Usage

• Bermuda shorts are considered appropriate semi-formal or smart-casual attire in warm climates or during summer.
• They are often worn with knee-high socks, loafers, or other casual shoes.

Examples

• He packed several pairs of bermuda shorts for his vacation to the island.
• The office dress code allows bermuda shorts on Fridays during the summer months.
• She paired her linen bermuda shorts with a crisp blouse for a lunch outing.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe other items, e.g., "bermuda shorts style" or "bermuda shorts length."

Variants and Related Words

• Shorts (noun): The general category for any trousers that end well above the ankle. Bermuda shorts are a specific, knee-length type of short.
• Walking shorts (noun): A near-synonym often used interchangeably with Bermuda shorts.
• Bermudas (noun, informal): A common shortened form of "bermuda shorts."

Synonyms

• Knee-length shorts
• Walking shorts

Antonyms

• Long trousers/pants
• Short shorts
• Capri pants (which are calf-length)

Học thuật

Noun

1. short pants that end at the knee

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