spandex shorts

Elastic athletic legwear

Spandex shorts are form-fitting athletic shorts made from stretchy synthetic fabric that hugs the body closely.

They're worn for activities where loose fabric would be a hindrance—cycling, running, volleyball, gymnastics—or as a compression layer under other clothing.

She pulled on her spandex shorts before the spin class.

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