underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwer 
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
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he had been sleeping in his underwear so he had to put a robe on before answering the door
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According to Rockland/Westchester Journal News, a part of the USA TODAY Network, wearing different colored underwear for your New Year wishes is common in many different countries, including Spain, Latin America and Italy, where the tradition is said to have originated.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Red underwear is said to bring romantic luck, ensuring a year full of love and excitement, Forbes reported.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
This sustainable undergarments brand was founded in 2021 when Rose Colcord wanted to create practical, organic cotton underwear with style and comfort.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Morgan Wallen has underwear thrown at his face Just one month after a fan threw underwear at him, Wallen was once again surprised while performing in Denver, Colorado, when an object unexpectedly hit him in the shoulder.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Red underwear is said to bring romantic luck, ensuring a year full of love and excitement, Forbes reported.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
This sustainable undergarments brand was founded in 2021 when Rose Colcord wanted to create practical, organic cotton underwear with style and comfort.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Morgan Wallen has underwear thrown at his face Just one month after a fan threw underwear at him, Wallen was once again surprised while performing in Denver, Colorado, when an object unexpectedly hit him in the shoulder.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
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