boxer briefs

Snug leg underwear

Boxer briefs are men's underwear combining features of boxers and briefs—the snug fit of briefs with the longer leg coverage of boxers.

They typically extend to mid-thigh and fit close to the body: He switched to boxer briefs for comfort during workouts.

The style has largely displaced both parent garments in popularity.

garment

underwear

Clothing worn beneath

elastic · fly · pouch · mid-rise · low-rise · tagless · seamless · form-fitting · men's · innerwear

materials

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

bamboo · polyester · nylon · mesh · lycra · blend · jersey · synthetic · breathable · moisture-wicking

comfort

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

seamless · breathability · elasticity · gentle · second-skin · flexible · cushioned · everyday · lounging

athletic

compression

Forcing into smaller space

gym · workout · running · cycling · exercise · active · support · ventilation · ergonomic · movement

style

fitted

Shaped to conform

pattern · print · solid · striped · colorful · classic · modern · slim-fit · contoured · fashionable

Categories
Opposites
underwear fit and coverage

boxer briefsG-string

Pitch-specific instrument filament

commando · going commando · boxers · thong · jockstrap

Family

boxing, boxer, briefs, boxed, boxers, unboxed, unboxing, outbox, reboxed

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G