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 polish issues that Michelle brings up with her look this week are also really big problems: The bottom of the breastplate is visible, her undergarments are showing in the back, the sizing of the hair is totally wrong, etc. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 Slick Chicks, the adaptive undergarment brand designed to empower individuals with disabilities, is marking a milestone year. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 For now at least, Target plans to keep certain items like deodorant and undergarments locked away. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 One 15-year-old, who evacuated with just one change of clothing before her home was destroyed in the Eaton fire, picked up toiletries and socks, undergarments, pants and shirts. Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 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 2 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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