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

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

But the addition of the undergarment element does take the look to a new level, adding a scintillating sensuality that’s at once playful and powerful. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 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

Lining the approach to the gate, there was an embarrassment of new undergarments, towering piles of briefs and T-shirts. — Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 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