Synonyms of undiesnext
informal : underwear
especially : underpants or panties

Examples of undies in a Sentence

likes to wear silk undies
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Yellow is for luck, red is for love and white undies bring peace. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 25 Oct. 2022 For more leakproof activewear and undies, Knix marked down the entire site 20 to 60%. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022 The silky, modal-blend fabric of these Cuup undies is comfortable, breathable, and lies flat against the skin. Abby Morgan Lebet, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026 The collection includes boxers, briefs, bikinis, boyshorts and more undies as well as socks, bralettes, jogger pants and T-shirts. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for undies

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undies was in 1900

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“Undies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

undies

plural noun
informal
: underwear
especially : women's underwear
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