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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For now, at least, essentials like deodorant, cold medicine, and undergarments, will remain locked behind glass shelves, according to Cornell. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024 To play teenagers in their new movie Here, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright relied on movie magic — and some close-fitting undergarments. Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Having the right undergarments is key to letting any look shine. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Used undergarments are not sold; only new ones that still have price tags on them, Hood said. Faith Karimi, CNN, 30 Nov. 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 25 Dec. 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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