undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt 

: a garment to be worn under another

Synonyms of undergarment

• underwear

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

This season’s Saint Laurent silicone-lace designs, as well as sheer dresses, tops and skirts from Chanel, and Hermès’s undergarment-revealing pieces are highly requested by her clientele. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

And because the beauty is in the details, Johnson also opted for an inky black manicure in the exact same shade as her undergarments. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Sep. 2026

Towards the end of the episode, Abby (Hall) and Andrew Borden (Hunnam) get very sick after eating spoiled oysters — projectile vomiting and soiling their undergarments in the dining room. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undergarment

• debarment
• disbarment
• garment

Kids Definition

undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt 

: a garment to be worn under another