Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
long-johns
Noun
/lɔːŋ dʒɒnz/
Definition
A type of undergarment that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, typically made of warm, stretchy fabric.
Examples
- During winter, I always wear long-johns under my pants to keep warm.
- He put on a pair of long-johns before heading out to the snowy mountains.
Meaning
Long-johns are worn for added warmth and comfort, especially in cold weather. They are often used as thermal underwear.
Synonyms
- thermal underwear
- long underwear
- base layer
