boxers
word · lemma: boxer
/ˈbɑksɝz/
/bˈɒksəz/
Definition
The word 'boxers' most commonly refers to men's underwear that are loose-fitting shorts. It can also mean people who participate in the sport of boxing.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'boxers' means underwear ('boxer shorts'). Used informally; plural noun. Can also mean athletes in boxing. Context (clothing vs. sport) makes the meaning clear.
Spanish: boxers - boxeadoresPortuguese (BR): cuecas boxer - boxeadoresPortuguese (PT): boxers - pugilistasChinese (Simplified): 平角内裤 - 拳击手Chinese (Traditional): 四角褲 - 拳擊手Hindi: बॉक्सर्स - मुक्केबाज़Arabic: بوكسرات (سراويل) - ملاكمونBengali: বক্সার - মুষ্টিযোদ্ধাRussian: боксеры (нижнее белье) - боксёры (спортсмены)Japanese: ボクサーパンツ - ボクサー（選手）Vietnamese: quần boxer - võ sĩ quyền anhKorean: 복서 팬티 - 복서 (권투 선수)Turkish: boxer şort - boksörUrdu: باکسرز (انڈرویئر) - باکسر (مُکے باز)Indonesian: celana boxer - petinju
Example Sentences
He bought three pairs of boxers at the store.
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The two boxers entered the ring.
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He wears boxers instead of briefs.
basic
My boxers are more comfortable in hot weather.
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A lot of professional boxers train every day for hours.
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Don't forget to pack some clean boxers for your trip.
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