undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt 

: a garment to be worn under another

Synonyms of undergarment

• underwear

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

Use these bins on a closet shelf to corral socks, undergarments, belts, or bags. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Larry obviously knocks on the door as soon as Marian is down to her undergarments. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Yakov Matzlawi, 51, who manages a men’s undergarment stall in the market in Ramla, a city near Tel Aviv, is an activist for Likud, Benjamin Netanyahu’s party. — New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Marion and Sam’s relationship is framed as illicit; the film opens with the two of them in a hotel room, clearly post–romantic interlude, with Marion in her undergarments, though the couple is not married. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undergarment

• debarment
• disbarment
• garment

Kids Definition

undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt 

: a garment to be worn under another