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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Warm or hot water should be reserved for towels and bedding, cotton undergarments, and clothing heavily soiled with oil. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025 Without synthetics to rely on for stretch and grip, Cottonique uses drawstrings, which could be considered fiddly and bulky, or too much of a trade-off, particularly for undergarments. Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 In the meantime, Barrymore will stick with her undergarment of choice. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025 Unlike her black Gucci dress, this Daddio star decided not to wear visible undergarments underneath. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergarment

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 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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