Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gym shorts

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables
gym shorts
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of relatively lightweight shorts with elastic waistbands designed for use in sports and physical activity, especially gym class. The terms basketball shorts and mesh shorts are used nearly synonymously with gym shorts in the United States, despite their different initial usage.

Etymology

gym (short for gymnastics) + shorts

Questions

What does gym shorts mean?
A type of relatively lightweight shorts with elastic waistbands designed for use in sports and physical activity, especially gym class. The terms basketball shorts and mesh shorts are used nearly synonymously with gym shorts in the United States, despite their different initial usage.
Where does gym shorts come from?
gym (short for gymnastics) + shorts

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