dolphin shorts

dolphin shorts noun: a type of short athletic shorts with curved side slits and a contrasting trim, resembling the shape of a dolphin's fin. Often worn for running or casual sports.

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Noun

dolphin shorts pl (plural only)

(plural, plural-only) a type of short athletic shorts with curved side slits and a contrasting trim, resembling the shape of a dolphin's fin. Often worn for running or casual sports.
- I changed into cute dolphin shorts for a summer vibe.

dolphin shorts meaning in Bengali

dolphin shorts in Bengali

shorts for athletics: ডলফিন শর্টস ḍolphin śorṭoś

Origin of dolphin shorts

Genericized trademark. Compound of dolphin + shorts. Dolfin Swimwear brand name from 1980s.

Questions about dolphin shorts

What does dolphin shorts mean?: Dolphin shorts means a type of short athletic shorts with curved side slits and a contrasting trim, resembling the shape of a dolphin's fin. Often worn for running or casual sports.
What is dolphin shorts in Bengali?: Dolphin shorts in Bengali is ডলফিন শর্টস (ḍolphin śorṭoś). See Dolphin shorts meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is dolphin shorts?: Dolphin shorts is a noun.

Words near dolphin shorts in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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