🇬🇧 Shorts meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Shorts are a kind of pants that end above your knees so your legs can stay cool when it’s warm outside. They can be made of many materials, like cotton or denim, and you usually wear them in hot weather, for playing sports, going to the beach, or just running around and having fun.

I wore superhero shorts and instantly ran faster, jumped higher, and still tripped over my own feet.

My cat fell asleep in my folded shorts, so I had to choose between wearing pants or having peace.

My shorts have so many pockets I can lose things without even leaving the house.

Grandpa’s shorts are so old they should probably get a museum ticket.

People in very hot places often wear shorts because letting your legs feel the air helps your body stay cooler.

Sam is hot. The sun is warm. He sees blue shorts on the bed. He puts on the shorts. The shorts are short and cool. He runs to the park in the shorts. Friends see the shorts and say, "Nice shorts!" They smile and clap. Sam laughs and feels happy.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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