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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Some might think of a strapless bra as a merely functional undergarment, reserved for impossible necklines or formal attire, but that should not be the case. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 Each bag is a slightly different size to best accommodate everything from socks and undergarments to sweaters and sweatshirts, and their ripstop fabric will keep them in pristine condition for years to come. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 With no jewelry, accessories, or undergarments, Censori appeared nude before the cameras, save for the sheer fabric. Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025 And ever since Taylor Swift was photographed wearing the Forme Power Bra while rehearsing for her Eras Tour, interest and curiosity about the undergarment has only soared. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2025 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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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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