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

The video, shared on TikTok, shows Green picking up the underwear from the stage using a drumstick and hanging them on a bandmate’s microphone stand. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Whereas the rest of its footwear collaborations are one-time affairs, the all-black and all-white Air Force 1 Low have become perennial items much like Supreme’s T-shirts, socks and underwear with Hanes. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

In the pool house, Clark and Floyd are in their underwear, discussing their insecurities, trying to make each other feel attractive, and eventually dancing. — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The 24/7 Classic Hipster is barely there, comfy all day underwear. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026