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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Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation
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Even flight attendants swear by this set for keeping clothing, shoes, toiletries, undergarments, and accessories neatly separated while maximizing every inch of suitcase space. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 This may seem obvious, but experts have seen socks and undergarments put down the toilet—when they really shouldn't be flushed. Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Known for loungewear, undergarments, shapewear and swimwear, the company revealed a collaboration with TikTok sensation Funboy ahead of the summer season, which includes pool floaties and accessories. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 June 2026 This seven-drawer dresser has plenty of room to store clothing, undergarments, socks, extra bedding, and more. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 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 29 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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