Definition of the word shorts

Definition of the word shorts

Pronunciation of vocabulary shorts

shortsnoun
quần đùi, quần soóc
/ʃɔːts/

Origin of the word shorts

The word "shorts" originated in the late 19th century as a shortened form of "short trousers," which were themselves a type of men's clothing popularized during that period. The term "short trousers" evolved from the traditional "long trousers," emphasizing the shortened length. By the early 20th century, "shorts" became the standard term for these garments, used for both men and women. Today, "shorts" encompasses a diverse range of styles and lengths, from knee-length to ultra-short, but their origins remain rooted in the shortened trousers of the late 19th century.

Vocabulary summary shorts

type noun, pl

meaning shorts (short pants that do not reach the knee, worn for sports or in hot weather)

meaning men's shorts

Example of vocabulary shortsnamespace

short trousers that end above or at the knee

quần ngắn dài đến đầu gối hoặc trên đầu gối

a pair of tennis shorts
một chiếc quần short chơi tennis
He was wearing a T-shirt and shorts.
Anh ấy mặc một chiếc áo phông và quần short.
She slipped into a pair of denim shorts to run errands on a sunny afternoon.
Cô ấy mặc một chiếc quần short denim để đi làm việc vặt vào một buổi chiều nắng.
The boys were donning their brand new basketball shorts before stepping onto the court.
Các cậu bé đã mặc quần bóng rổ mới tinh trước khi bước vào sân.
As soon as the temperature rose, I changed into work-out shorts for my evening run.
Ngay khi nhiệt độ tăng lên, tôi thay quần đùi tập thể dục để chạy bộ buổi tối.