Learn English – differences between “boxer”, “trunk”, and “brief”

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What are the differences between "boxer", "trunk", and "brief"?

Here is the sentence:

I'm not a fan of long boxers, I prefer trunks or briefs.

Best Answer

These are various types of men's underwear.

The differences are to do with the length of the legs and the looseness of the fit.

  • Boxer shorts are looser fitting and have longer legs. (Like the shorts that boxers wore)
  • Trunks are tighter and have shorter legs.
  • Briefs are tight fitting and have no legs, just leg holes.