board shorts

Surfer's swim trunks

Board shorts are loose-fitting knee-length shorts designed for water sports, originally surfing.

They typically have a drawstring waist, quick-drying fabric, and no inner lining.

The name comes from their association with surfboards.

Unlike swim trunks, board shorts work equally well as casual wear: He wore board shorts all summer, whether surfing or just hanging out.

apparel

trunks

Storage chests or swimwear

polyester · quick-dry · knee-length · pockets · cargo · velcro · zipper · lightweight · durable · water-repellent

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

volleyball · snorkeling · paddleboarding · flip-flops · sunscreen · cabana · umbrella · sarong · cover-up · boardwalk

surf

waves

Traveling energy disturbances

lineup · break · tide · reef · leash · wax · fin · thruster · longboard · shortboard

summer

sunshine

Direct rays from above

sunglasses · lemonade · heatwave · watermelon · roadtrip · hammock · terrace · popsicle · suntan · festival

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

weekend · everyday · easygoing · loose · breezy · effortless · streetwear · versatile · low-key · athleisure

Categories
Opposites
swimwear coverage/fit

board shortsspeedo

Informal velocity display

swim briefs · swim brief · racing briefs · bikini briefs · bikini bottom

formality/context of wear

board shortsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

business attire · trousers · slacks · chinos

Family

boardshorts

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G