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
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
“I’ve got my long johns and it’s going to be epic,” she says.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021
He had slipped his trousers on over his red long johns.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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