Bermudas

plural noun

Ber·​mu·​das (ˌ)bər-ˈmyü-dəz How to pronounce Bermudas (audio)
especially Southern -ˈmü-dəz

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Hence shirt jackets and safari jackets in linen and leather came to the fore, as did denim Bermudas, linen polos and lots of lifestyle knits amid its more formal, full-canvas tailoring — styled with a loosened tie. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer. India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026 From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion. Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026 Team a cotton tee with jersey shorts or baggy denim Bermudas. Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bermudas was in 1950

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“Bermudas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bermudas. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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