noun
trunks
truhngks
noun
1
Short, close-fitting shorts worn for sports or swimming.
"He packed his swimming trunks for the beach trip."
"The boxer stepped into the ring wearing red trunks."
How to Use Trunks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pair of snug shorts, most often used for swimming or boxing.
Common mistake
Like "shorts" and "trousers," "trunks" is always plural even for a single item.
Common pairings
swimming trunks
boxing trunks
a pair of trunks
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