underwear

[uhn-der-wair] / ˈʌn dərˌwɛər /

NOUN

clothing worn under outerwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bikini bra corset lingerie shorts undergarment underpants undershirt

STRONG

BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers briefs drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies

WEAK

Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings

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Aerie, the company’s underwear and swimwear brand, helped offset the decline with a 25% increase in same-store sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We aren’t yet seeing IPOs of companies that produce AI-enabled ketchup bottles or AI-integrated underwear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

CreateMe has designed robots that do this and the firm is already making women's underwear this way.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Before my American Eagle deal, I had all the American Eagle underwear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"Apples. Cheese. Half a cottage loaf. And a pot of fishpaste. My penknife. I've got a change of underwear, and a couple of pairs of woolen socks. I suppose I should have brought more clothes...."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

underwear

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