swim shorts

Beach leg coverings

Swim shorts are casual shorts designed for swimming, typically made of quick-drying synthetic fabric with a mesh lining.

They're looser and longer than traditional swimsuits, reaching mid-thigh or knee: He grabbed his swim shorts and headed to the pool.

The style doubles as casual warm-weather clothing, blurring the line between swimwear and streetwear.

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pool · pool party · water park · chlorine · sunscreen · waistband · mesh · drawstring · diving · splashing · wet · sand · towel · locker room · speedos · surfing · waves · summer

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garment function/context

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Formal legwear for occasions

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Family

swim, shorts, swims, swam, swum, swimming, swimmer, swimmers, short

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G