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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I had all these orange clothes but I forgot to pack underwear or a change of socks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“The consumer is looking for iconic Calvin, starting with iconic underwear and iconic denim. The most-sold denim style right now is the 1990s fit.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"We also found some underwear, that was Marks & Spencer's underwear, and from the label we are able to say that it was a large size," said Det Supt Bell.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Lil Nas X was hospitalized and arrested in August after he was seen strolling in only his underwear and white boots through Studio City.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I trudge upstairs, hoping I can find a pair of underwear to wash.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

underwear

Example Sentences

Related Words