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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The stunt was a promotion for a new brand of women’s undergarments. Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 The video showed the Christy star and her associates driving and hiking toward the iconic landmark late at night and climbing on its giant letters to attach the chains of undergarments across the front of the sign. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026 The movement has been happening online, and some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Having a trusty pair of no-show undies (or several) on hand is crucial, but not all undergarments are created equal. Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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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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