undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation
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The smaller cubes are reserved for undergarments or bathing suits. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 The suspect was found wearing only his undergarments for unclear reasons. Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024 The collaboration is a respite from the emotionless lingerie that often crowds the American undergarments industry. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024 During her promotional appearances, the philanthropist and media personality has been incorporating peekaboo undergarments and blending formalwear with casual elements to create versatile, everyday looks. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undergarment 

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undergarment was in 1530

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“Undergarment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergarment. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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undergarment

noun
un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

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