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

Jones touched her thigh, close to her underwear, under her skirt. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Ahead, shop more popular wireless bras at Amazon worth adding to your underwear drawer. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

There, a second 17-year-old boy and another boy who the victim could not see allegedly pulled off the victim's shirt and shorts and attempted to remove his underwear. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Saalt Wear leakproof underwear is super comfortable, featuring patented leak technology that's ultra-thin and dry and works for everything from periods to bladder leaks, from teenage years to postmenopause. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026