Bermuda shorts

Island-named leg coverings

Bermuda shorts are knee-length shorts, typically hitting just above the knee, often worn in semi-casual settings where regular shorts would be too informal.

The style originated as warm-weather business attire in Bermuda, where they're worn with blazers and knee socks.

In American usage, they're simply longer shorts: He wore Bermuda shorts to the barbecue.

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garment length

Bermuda shortslong pants

Trousers reaching the ankle

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formality level

Bermuda shortsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

evening wear · business attire

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G