Bermuda shorts

plural noun

: knee-length walking shorts

Examples of Bermuda shorts in a Sentence

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On petite frames, these hit a little lower on the thigh, nailing this season’s Bermuda shorts trend without swallowing shorter legs. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 Bermuda shorts with a suede jacket and netted leather bag complement each nicely. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Gibb's statue depicts her in her baggy Bermuda shorts and bathing suit tank top, wearing the leather nurse’s flats that were the best approximation of running shoes available to her at the time. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 This season, pair your white button-down with some flowy Bermuda shorts for a look that's equal parts breezy, polished, and appropriate for just about any setting. Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Bermuda shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bermuda shorts was in 1938

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“Bermuda shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bermuda%20shorts. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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