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
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Throughout the series, Gein is shown playing around in women’s clothes and skin, as well masturbating while wearing women’s undergarments. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025 With dressers, there’s plenty of room for clothing, undergarments, socks, extra bedding, and more. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 The series also shows Ed pleasuring himself while wearing women’s undergarments. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025 Panniers — undergarments that sit on the hips to expand the silhouette outwards — have also been seen on recent red carpets. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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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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