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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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
This is one of the best times to refresh your bra and underwear drawer without paying full price — especially if your current ones poke, pinch, slide around, or have completely lost their shape.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Both her underwear and Bryant's shirt were bloody.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The tests were run on semen and hair samples found in the girl’s underwear.
—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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“Underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwear. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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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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