undergarment

noun

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

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation
Recent Examples on the Web Most pieces in their slip category — like this itty-bitty seamless LBD — can be worn as an undergarment, dress, or top. Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 This fun and colorful set from Vera Bradley includes three packing cubes — one large bag and two smaller ones that are perfect for accessories, undergarments, swimsuits, and more. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024 The bigger cube is for bulky items like jeans, pants, and sweatshirts, the medium is for shirts, and the smaller one is for undergarments and socks. Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024 Last but not least, Song says, choose undergarments made from sweat-wicking materials. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for undergarment 

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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 15 Jun. 2024.

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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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