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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. 1 (context US English) Full-length undergarments worn to keep wearer warm in cold weather. 2 (context US English) A full-length undergarment worn on the bottom half of the body to keep wearer warm in cold weather. n. 1 (context US English) Full-length ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. warm underwear with long legs

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Also men's long johns and women's sports tights. ▪ At the beginning of the winter I always feel a bit reluctant about working outside until I get my long johns on. ▪ Design: round neck, long sleeve top and long johns , women's ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
type of warm underwear, 1943, originally for U.S. GIs. By 1919 as a type of pastry. Long john also was used of various sorts of worm, potato, sled, etc.