trunks

Thân thiện

A boy wears his swimming trunks at the beach.

Definition

Noun: 1. A garment covering the body from the waist to the upper thighs or knees, typically worn for swimming or athletics. This refers to a specific type of short, close-fitting trousers, often made of stretchy material like nylon or spandex.

Usage

The word "trunks" is a plural noun used to describe a single item of clothing. It is most commonly associated with swimwear for men and boys (swimming trunks) but can also refer to similar garments worn for sports or exercise.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He packed his trunks and towel for a day at the beach.
  • The athlete wore running trunks during the competition.
  • I need to buy a new pair of swimming trunks.

Advanced Usage

• "Swimming trunks": This is the most frequent and specific collocation, explicitly referring to swimwear.
  • His swimming trunks had a bright floral pattern.
• The term can be used more generally for any similar short, fitted garment worn for active pursuits.
  • Boxing trunks are often made of satin.

Variants and Related Words

• Swim trunks (n): Another common term for swimming trunks.
• Shorts (n): A more general term for any garment covering the body from the waist to the upper thigh or knee. Not all shorts are trunks; trunks are typically more fitted and made for specific activities.
• Bathing suit (n): A general term for swimwear, which can include one-piece suits, bikinis, and trunks.

Synonyms

• Swim shorts
• Bathing trunks

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: The word "trunks" has other, unrelated meanings in English (e.g., the main stem of a tree, a large storage box, an elephant's nose). This explanation covers only the meaning related to clothing. The correct meaning is determined by context. In the context of clothing or sports, "trunks" almost always refers to this type of short trousers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. trousers that end at or above the knee

Từ đồng nghĩa

• short pants
• shorts