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
I borrowed the idea of “La Ronde,” but made it long johns instead because it was reflective of what their lives were like in the cold.
From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022
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
He had slipped his trousers on over his red long johns.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
