underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwer 
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
Examples of underwear in a Sentence
he had been sleeping in his underwear so he had to put a robe on before answering the door
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The model wore a number of looks, including a brown bra and underwear set with large angel wings.
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The São Paulo State Military Police discovered Jankavski with an injury on her left eye and marks on her back, dressed only in her underwear, per CNN Brasil, though a friend attributed Jankavski's facial injury to previously slipping and falling while speaking to police.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Even small changes—like switching underwear styles—can make a difference in flare-prone areas.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
The brand is now the official underwear partner for the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The São Paulo State Military Police discovered Jankavski with an injury on her left eye and marks on her back, dressed only in her underwear, per CNN Brasil, though a friend attributed Jankavski's facial injury to previously slipping and falling while speaking to police.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Even small changes—like switching underwear styles—can make a difference in flare-prone areas.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
The brand is now the official underwear partner for the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for underwear
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“Underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwear. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
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