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
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That forced the astronauts to rely on backup undergarments — which are essentially adult diapers. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 During a Thursday morning discussion about undergarments on Live With Kelly & Mark, Seacrest's successor in the cohosting chair, Mark Consuelos, asked his wife and longtime Live personality, Kelly Ripa, about the state of Seacrest's trousers. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026 While women have grown accustomed to restrictive undergarments, comfort should be viewed as a fundamental part of daily health. Malana Vantyler march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 The discussion focused on the role of cellulosic fibers—specifically, those made from wood pulp—as alternatives to synthetic materials in applications (like wet wipes) and other nonwovens (like blood-absorbing undergarments). Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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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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