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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His character, Marty, a Ping-Pong champ from the Lower East Side, might have worn a one-piece union suit, the conventional male undergarment of 1952, when the movie is set. Victoria Uren, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Lingerie While your day-to-day items might not require special care, many undergarments are often made from materials that are best left out of the dryer. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Similar to the sheer tights trend, lace nail art evokes the same dainty and sexy vibes of a lace pattern—perfect to pair with matching undergarments. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025 The Augustnoa Packing Cubes are 40 percent off and come in a generous pack of four for anything from undergarments and pajamas to shoes and sweaters. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 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 14 Jan. 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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