jean shorts

plural noun

: shorts made of denim or jean
She was … wearing a white T-shirt and ripped jean shorts …—Vanity Fair
The shop has jean shorts in different shades of blue as well as black and pink.—Joanne Berger DuMound

called also jorts

Examples of jean shorts in a Sentence

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Last but not least, the jean shorts outfit. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 28 June 2026 Blaylock had a pair of cut-off jean shorts over his head. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The gingham pattern is cute and still easy to style with jean shorts, capris, linen pants, or a cute skirt. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 With the summer heat, even opting for a pair of baggy, long jean shorts pairs nicely with an oversized blouse. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jean shorts

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jean shorts was in 1946

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“Jean shorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jean%20shorts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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