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

The May Company opened for business in Leadville, Colo., in 1877, selling Levi’s and long johns to miners.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

It was warm now, coming on May by Miig’s calculations, but the mornings were still bitey and she was in her pajamas—an old T-shirt and a cut pair of long johns.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline