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There was a photo of Godwin — in blue and white striped boxer shorts, a baggy white sweater and Adidas — sharing a smooch with her man, a couple of the couple cuddling, one of the sunset itself, and a clip of the boat wading through the water.
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Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
Chris Pyle spends the entirety of his workdays wearing a white tank top and boxer shorts, sitting in a recliner.
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024
Taken from day to night, this piece can be worn over a silky slip dress or paired with boxer shorts for those of us who prefer to stay in with a good book.
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Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
Follow any cool-girl’s suit and style yours with Loulou Studio’s cherry red polo sweater, a pair of boxer shorts from Wardrobe.NYC, and Khaite’s canvas hobo bag.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 26 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Boxer shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxer%20shorts. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
boxer shorts
plural noun
: men's or boys' underwear shorts characterized by loose fit
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