underwear

noun

un·der·wear ˈən-dər-ˌwer

Synonyms of underwear next

: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing

Examples of underwear in a Sentence

he had been sleeping in his underwear so he had to put a robe on before answering the door

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Studies have linked tight underwear to an increase in the temperature of the scrotum, potentially affecting sperm concentration. —

Cristina Mutchler, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 Dench then tears open a package to reveal a pair of red thong underwear. —

Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 These aren’t just underwear that hugs every curve and ridge of the body, though. —

Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 The reality star, whose shapewear/clothing brand SKIMS partnered with luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana for a new collection, was lambasted on social media for posing in one of the brand's bra and underwear sets while wearing a rosary prominently around her neck. —

Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underwear