long underwear

noun

US
: underwear that covers the legs and that is worn in cold weather

Examples of long underwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of glitches in the authentication to log on for online classes, the boots and snowsuits and long underwear and hats and gloves would be broken out, along with the sleds and saucers and even big chunks of cardboard to go hit the parks and playgrounds and closed streets. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2024 Gabriel tried to distract himself with the tactile sensations of farming: wet dirt stiffening his hands and massing under his nails; cold creeping through his jeans and long underwear; humidity swelling through his sinuses. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024 Carhartt Men’s Force Mid-Weight Classic Thermal Base Layer Pants Carhartt continuously creates high-quality, functional clothing at affordable prices, and this no-frills pair of thermal long underwear pants is no exception. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 Connolly recommends wearing a pair of long underwear made of a synthetic material that has moisture-wicking abilities like this men's set of polyester thermal underwear from Amazon (which also comes in women's sizing). Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2024 That means a solid set of long underwear on top and bottom, a cozy fleece or insulated midlayer jacket, with a puffer on top. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023 Helly Hansen makes our favorite ladies' long underwear. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023 Known for its bold colors and fun prints, the underwear brand features a variety of underwear styles — including thongs, briefs, boxers, and even long underwear — made from breathable and comfortable materials such as MicroModal. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023 Choose long underwear that’s appropriate for your cold weather needs. Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023

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“Long underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20underwear. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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