underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwer 
: 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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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Security cameras along the edge of the trail also allegedly recorded Tillman throwing the victim's underwear over a fence.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
When the deal was announced, the plan was for Zegna to also produce the brand’s underwear, fine jewelry, childrenswear, textiles and home design products.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
In addition to the obvious (socks), the stores will also offer Bombas footwear, underwear, bralettes and t-shirts, according to a Bombas statement.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underwear
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“Underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwear. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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