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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Briefs -- are they singular or plural?

Is briefs (as in underwear) singular or plural? Can we say a pair of briefs? Can we say: he was wearing a brown pair of briefs? Are there alternatives for the words underwear/undergarments?
  

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Hi, I assume we are talking about men. For omen, other words are common. Is briefs (as in underwear) singular or plural?

— Clive

  • Hi, I assume we are talking about men.
  • For omen, other words are common.
  • Is briefs (as in underwear) singular or plural?
  • His briefs are blue.
  • Can we say a pair of briefs?
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Hi,

I assume we are talking about men. For omen, other words are common.



Is briefs (as in underwear) singular or plural? His briefs are blue.

Can we say a pair of briefs? Yes.

Can we say: he was wearing a brown pair of briefs? Yes. I think a pair of brown briefs may be a little more natural.



Are there alternatives for
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