Synonyms of underwear

underwear

noun

ˈən-dər-ˌwer 

as in panties

clothing intended to be worn underneath other clothing

he had been sleeping in his underwear so he had to put a robe on before answering the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• panties
• pants
• undergarments
• undies
• underclothes
• underclothing
• pajamas
• unmentionables
• lingerie
• drawers
• shorts
• underpants
• boxers
• undershirt
• briefs
• undershorts
• nightgown
• nightshirt
• nightdress
• scanties
• underskirt
• boxer shorts
• union suit
• underdrawers
• slip
• long johns
• pj's

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• outerwear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underwear

On April 27, per Cohen’s reporting, armed federal agents in bulletproof vests arrived at Morens’s home in Chester, Maryland, and handcuffed him in his underwear. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Her red underwear and Smith's Ryobi torch were recovered five days later. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Apparently, the underwear as outerwear trend is a no-go at Wimbledon. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026