Briefs vs. Drawers — What's the Difference?

Briefs or a brief are a type of short, form-fitting underwear and swimwear, as opposed to styles where material extends down the thighs. Briefs have various different styles, usually with a waistband attached to fabric that runs along the pelvis to the crotch and buttocks, and are worn by both men and women.

One that draws, especially one that draws an order for the payment of money.

Short, close-fitting underpants or knickers

(also drôr) A boxlike compartment in furniture that can be pulled out and pushed in.

Short in time, duration, length, or extent.

Drawers (drôrz) Underpants.

Succinct; concise

Plural of drawer

Curt; abrupt

(archaic) Clothing worn on the legs, especially that worn next to the skin, such as hose or breeches.

A short, succinct statement.

Underpants, especially long underpants.

A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.

(slang) Any clothing covering the legs, such as shorts, trousers, or tights.

(Law) A document concisely stating the legal points being made, including often the citation and explanation of supporting legal authority.

(usually in the plural) underpants worn by men

Roman Catholic Church A papal letter that is not as formal as a bull.

(usually in the plural) underpants worn by women;

A briefing.

Often briefs Short, tight-fitting underpants.

Briefs Chiefly British The instructions that are given to explain a task or assignment.

To give instructions or preparatory information to

To summarize.

Plural of brief

A very short, close-fitting type of underpants.

Short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey)