How to Use boxer shorts in a Sentence

boxer shorts

plural noun
  • And don’t let the door hit you in the boxer shorts on the way out.
    — chicagotribune.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • He was last seen in a plain white t-shirt, long dark pants and plaid boxer shorts.
    — sacbee, 4 June 2019
  • Scroll through to look at the best satin sets, boxer shorts, and lace slips below.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2024
  • And more new styles are in the works, including unisex briefs and boxer shorts.
    — oregonlive, 3 July 2021
  • Sebring was wearing only the torn remnants of a pair of boxer shorts.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • It was then demanded that the victim take off all of his clothes, except for his boxer shorts.
    — cleveland, 9 Nov. 2019
  • The Soft Lounge robe pairs well with matching bras and boxer shorts, night gowns, and silk sets.
    — Madison Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2024
  • These boxer shorts will get you in the mood for sunnier days ahead with a series of bright, tropical prints.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
  • From the waist down, the vibe was the opposite, a pair of simple white cotton boxer shorts and black flip flops.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The device looks like a black pair of tight-fitting boxer shorts concealing either a cup or a pad.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 3 Jan. 2019
  • Bikinis and high-waist briefs are only $12, while boxer shorts start at $14.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2021
  • His boxer shorts — covered with images of astronauts and cats — could be seen over the waistline of his jeans.
    — Leah Sottile, Longreads, 6 Feb. 2018
  • The silly creature even eats the farmer’s boxer shorts, plucking them from the clothesline like a sybarite eating grapes.
    — WSJ, 11 May 2018
  • Taken from day to night, this piece can be worn over a silky slip dress or paired with boxer shorts for those of us who prefer to stay in with a good book.
    — Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Officers found a small plastic container in the waistband of the man's boxer shorts.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, 21 Dec. 2017
  • Smyth used a pair of (clean) boxer shorts to cover the overhead fixture, and instantly, the entire mood changed.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
  • She was dressed only in boxer shorts, and had been stabbed more than 20 times, including 13 times in the back.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Borrow a pair of boxer shorts from the boys like these from Skims and new label, Gil Rodriguez.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 July 2022
  • Video on Twitter shows a man wearing only black boxer shorts jump from the building into the water.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2023
  • While the boxer shorts trend and bras-as-tops look were plenty prevalent (as in seasons past), the more unexpected look came via hosiery.
    — Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Once outside, the older man removed his pants and boxer shorts, laying the boxers, which were covered with feces, on the ground.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2021
  • When the police pounded the door before dawn at a home in northwest Germany, a bleary-eyed young man in his boxer shorts answered.
    — Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Chris Pyle spends the entirety of his workdays wearing a white tank top and boxer shorts, sitting in a recliner.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024
  • When found, the man's body was wearing red and dark-colored, possibly blue, plaid boxer shorts and gray and black socks, according to the press release.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018
  • He was last seen with no shirt and wearing only white boxer shorts, WJTV reported.
    — Fox News, 13 June 2020
  • Unlike just wearing a pair of boxer shorts, Jambys are designed to be a bit thicker, a bit more durable, and a hell of a lot more comfortable.
    — Jess Grey, Wired, 15 Dec. 2021
  • All of this—plus a feature-length film and the inevitable consumer effluvia (mugs, boxer shorts, beach towels, backpacks)—comes on the strength of just a handful of episodes.
    — Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Or Winston Duke sporting a pair of boxer shorts in the film Us, his thighs taking up the entirety of his twin-sized bed.
    — Hanna Phifer, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 May 2021
  • The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Bieber wore the same pair of plaid Off-White x Umbro boxer shorts as Hadid and even borrowed some of the model's styling notes.
    — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2017

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