undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

Synonyms of undergarment

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Key items include diapers, beauty products, towels, crib sheets, even undergarments. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow. Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026 Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing. Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergarment

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undergarment was in 1530

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Undergarment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergarment. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

undergarment

noun
un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

More from Merriam-Webster on undergarment

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster