board shorts
noun[plural]
uk/ˈbɔːd ˌʃɔːts/us/ˈbɔːrd ˌʃɔːrts/apieceofclothingwornforswimmingorsurfingthat is like ashortpairoftrousersendingjust above or at theknee:
He iswearingwraparoundsunglasses, aT-shirtandapairofboardshorts.
I put on myboardshortsandheadto thepool.
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- Beaches areteemingwithgirlsin halter-topbikinisandguysin Hawaiianboardshortshopingtocatchsomerays.
- I don'twantto be a fortysomethingguywearingboardshorts. I'dlooklike Iraidedmy son'swardrobe.
- Vasiliki is one of the world'sbestwindsurfingresorts,fulloftattooeddudesinboardshorts.
- Weloveher newlookofbikinitopandboardshorts.
- Many women willchoosetowearbikinibottomsunderneaththeirboardshorts.
Sportswear & swimwear
- activewear
- athletic supporter
- bandeau
- baseball cap
- baseball jacket
- gumshield
- hydrasuit
- jersey
- jockstrap
- jodhpurs
- jogging suit
- riding habit
- sweatband
- sweatpants
- sweatsuit
- swim shorts
- swimmers
- unitard
- vest
- yellow jersey