underpants

[uhn-der-pants] / ˈʌn dərˌpænts /

NOUN

boxer shorts

Synonyms

WEAK

boxers briefs drawers shorts undershorts underwear

NOUN

panties

Synonyms

STRONG

bikini briefs lingerie underclothes undergarment undies

WEAK

intimate things

NOUN

pants

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knickers shorts slacks trousers

STRONG

Bermudas bloomers breeches briefs britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties

WEAK

blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers

NOUN

underwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bikini bra corset lingerie shorts undergarment 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

NOUN

unmentionables

Synonyms

STRONG

bra corset drawers lingerie panties underclothes underclothing underwear undies

WEAK

intimate things underthings

Example Sentences

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Nearby, a tactical belt with pouches for holding gun magazines was discarded on the ground alongside several articles of designer clothing, including a pair of Christian Dior underpants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Joining NFL team without a good QB is scarier than showing up to Day One in your underpants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Just as Clark Kent turns into Superman when he changes into his famous red underpants, Michael Cullen transforms into Speedo Mick when he pulls on his tight blue trunks.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

I picked up 10 pairs of underpants in Asda for £4.80 for our youngest boy, saving £1.20.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023

I reached down and unstuck my underpants from my skin.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

underpants

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