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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Bloomers, on the other hand, trace back to the 19th century and were originally loose, modest undergarments crafted mostly from cotton or linen. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The portable privacy tent is presented by Depend, an adult undergarment company Sanders has partnered with. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 There are new temple undergarments for men as well, but Gerber says it's always been much easier for men to wear fashionable clothing with garments. Ciara Hulet, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025 These undergarments are great for your period, not just for bladder leakage. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 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 10 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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