What is another word for Bermudas?

Pronunciation: [bɜːmjˈuːdəz] (IPA)

Bermudas, also known as Bermuda shorts, are knee-length shorts typically made of cotton or linen, which are worn in warm weather. Some synonyms for Bermudas include walking shorts, shorts, chino shorts, cargo shorts, board shorts, and khaki shorts. "Walking shorts" is a term often used to describe a classic, more formal version of Bermudas. "Chino shorts" refer to Bermudas made from chino fabric, while "cargo shorts" are Bermudas with extra pockets for storage. "Board shorts" are typically longer and used for swimming or surfing, and "khaki shorts" are Bermudas made from khaki-colored fabric. Whatever the style, Bermudas are a versatile addition to any summer wardrobe.

What are the hypernyms for Bermudas?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bermudas

Numerous incidents are related in the romance-the massacre of most of the sailors who remained faithful to Captain Barnard, then the turning adrift of the captain and four of those men in a small whaler's boat when the ship was abreast of the Bermudas.
"An Antarctic Mystery"
Jules Verne
In Antigua and Bermudas similar proceedings took place, so that the Quakers were in time expelled from this part of the world.
"The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Vol. I"
Thomas Clarkson
Well, nobody thought there could be any risk of anything national in that, though Phillips swore old Shaw had cut out the "Tempest" from Shakespeare before he let Nolan have it, because he said "the Bermudas ought to be ours, and, by Jove, should be one day."
"The Man Without a Country"
Edward E. Hale

Famous quotes with Bermudas

  • Where the remote Bermudas ride, In th' ocean's bosom unespied.
    Andrew Marvell

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