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

And early players of the game reported women's soccer players appearing in the game in black underwear, not their usual kits. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

What has changed over Fashion Month is the frequency — and how little effort anyone seems interested in making to disguise the underwear as anything else. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

According to a police report, Hemingway attacked the couple while in his underwear. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Leaning into the lingerie aesthetic, Lisa’s dress showed off her red underwear with a gauzy bodycon skirt, which featured a ruched design at her hips and garter-like strings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026