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Definitions

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

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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

"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

The sensor sits outside your underwear and can be cleaned with alcohol wipes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Brian ran from the tent in long underwear, and he dove down into a space two feet high under a fir.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone