Definition
n. short, loose-fitting underwear that covers the hips and upper legs. You wear them for comfort or sports.
n. a type of loose-fitting undergarment covering the hips and upper thighs. Plural in form; typically used with the definite article.
Examples
“He wears cotton briefs every day.”
“She bought new athletic briefs for her morning run.”
“The vintage advertisement depicted a cheerful model wearing striped briefs, evoking a sense of mid-century domestic comfort.”
Examples
simple
“He wears cotton briefs every day.”
contextual
“She bought new athletic briefs for her morning run.”
complex
“The vintage advertisement depicted a cheerful model wearing striped briefs, evoking a sense of mid-century domestic comfort.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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