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 Veken set comes with packing cubes of different sizes—one small enough for underwear and socks, medium cubes for T-shirts and other tops, and large sizes for jeans and coats. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Was New York magazine’s Men’s Style Issue spread featuring male celebrities like Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott, Isaac Cole Powell, and others hanging out in their underwear in a sauna an exercise in queerbaiting? — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026

Wireless, shaping and smoothing bra styles and underwear packs are also available. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

The audience cheered and a couple of crowd members tossed underwear onto the stage. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026