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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Some undergarments also need to be washed on delicate. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 In other words, neither your skin nor your undergarments will ever get snagged or stuck when pulling the skirt on. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Officers located a firearm, determined to be a Smith and Wesson SD40VE firearm loaded with eleven rounds of live ammunition, inside the undergarments of another female passenger, and two plastic bags filled with crack cocaine inside her socks. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026 The flowy gown featured intricate lace designs which gave fans a look at her black undergarments. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 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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