swimming trunks

Male beach garment

Swimming trunks are shorts worn by men and boys for swimming.

The term emphasizes the garment's loose fit, distinguishing them from tight-fitting swim briefs or speedos.

In American English, trunks alone often suffices: He packed his trunks for the beach trip.

Related

drawstring · jammers · lycra · boardshorts · elastic waist · nylon · wet suit · spandex · one-piece · tankini · swimshorts · pool · public pool · pool party · diving board · lifeguard · laps · beach

Opposites
coverage/modesty

swimming trunksspeedo

Informal velocity display

racing briefs · burkini · swim briefs · swim brief · bikini bottoms

formality/context of dress

swimming trunksbusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

tuxedo · three-piece suit · morning dress · dress uniform · ball gown

state of dress

swimming trunksnaked

Wearing no garments

nude · in the buff · birthday suit · skinny-dipping · bare

Family

swim, trunk, swimming, trunks, swimmer, swimmingly, swimmers, trunked

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