trunks /tɹʌŋks/ noun[plural only]6 •Shorts or briefs used especially for sports. •Swimming trunks.Spread your legs and hang on till your trunks rip right up the back. — 1966 •Trunk briefs.Roger came through, rustling up four shirts and trousers, two belts, pointed out the underwear selections, where Alex riffled through the boxers, boxer-briefs, and trunks, choosing a package of each. — 2021 •(UK) Men’s or boys’ boxer shorts or boxer briefs. •Trunkhose. •The game of nineholes.