long johns
Example Sentences
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There was a pervasive smell of what I would learn was wet, sweaty long johns.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2025
This time period also brought the introduction of union suits—predecessors of long johns and onesies—to meet the needs of both men and women.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
Teams dress in layers — long johns, hats, gloves and hand warmers for the frigid overnight and morning hours.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
He and his cartoon avatar dressed in red long johns and a Napoleon bicorne hat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
Was she wondering if he was still out there, riding that horse in his long johns?
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
