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shorts

Pronunciation: [ʃɔrts]

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Learn how to use shorts in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) shorts are a type of clothing that you wear on your legs. They are like pants but very short. People wear them when it's warm outside, like during summer.

Example

I love wearing my colorful shorts when I go to the beach.

Example

He didn't want to wear shorts because it was too cold outside.

Example

Are you going to wear shorts to the picnic?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) shorts can also mean short films or videos that tell a story. These films are usually just a few minutes long, and they can be funny or serious.

Example

We watched a really funny short during movie night.

Example

The short film we saw was not interesting at all.

Example

Have you ever seen a short that made you laugh?

How to pronounce shorts

Pronunciation: [ʃɔrts]

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