bermuda shorts
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)
Noun
-
short pants that end at the knee
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