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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If the sheer fabric feels a bit too revealing, Brown suggests layering a nude undergarment underneath for extra coverage. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 This set comes in a pack of six, each a different size, ranging from small to extra large, to fit everything from lightweight undergarments and accessories to bulky jackets and shoes. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 That forced the astronauts to rely on backup undergarments — which are essentially adult diapers. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 During a Thursday morning discussion about undergarments on Live With Kelly & Mark, Seacrest's successor in the cohosting chair, Mark Consuelos, asked his wife and longtime Live personality, Kelly Ripa, about the state of Seacrest's trousers. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 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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