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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Color-wise, Charli XCX’s choice of undergarments is a stunner through and through. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 When the show begins, Cadence is found unconscious in the water, wearing only her undergarments and clutching a string of black pearls. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 19 June 2025 During that time, Ayers tested a long list of gear, from boots and socks, to undergarments. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 18 June 2025 Shoppers have a slew of great things to say about the undergarment. Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 June 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 10 Jul. 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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