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boxers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɑksɝz// UK //bˈɒksəz// box·ers Informal

n. a type of loose-fitting underwear for men, usually made of cotton. You wear them for comfort, especially at home or in bed.

n. a loose-fitting undergarment for men, typically made of cotton and held up by an elastic waistband. Plural form only; the singular 'boxer' refers to a fighter.


SIMPLE

He wears boxers to bed every night.

CONTEXTUAL

I bought a new pack of cotton boxers because my old ones were getting worn out.

COMPLEX

The shift from restrictive briefs to comfortable boxers marked a broader cultural move towards casual comfort in men's daily wear.

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