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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After Dakota Johnson’s recent split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Johnson stunned at the Kering Foundation’s New York Fashion Week event in a sheer Gucci gown with little-to-no undergarments. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 To combat the heat, the women would strip off their thick uniforms, even though they were not provided with undergarments. Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 Clothing must not feature offensive language, obscene gestures/graphics, or nudity or clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Much like Cher's '70s archive, Spears' custom outfit — complete with a bra, arm cuffs and undergarments — also sold at auction for a whopping $78,000 in April 2025. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 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 17 Sep. 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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