underdrawers

[ uhn-der-drawrz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. an undergarment for the lower part of the body, typically covering at least part of the legs. Compare drawer ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of underdrawers¹

1825–35; under- + drawers

Example Sentences

I shall always think of him in his proletarian grey woollen underdrawers and undershirt.

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He looked as though one gentle shove might send him yodeling down Market Street in his underdrawers.

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Madame Putois had begun the basket that Gervaise had brought to her filled with towels, wrappers, cuffs and underdrawers.

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Men's shirts were five sous, women's underdrawers four sous, pillow-cases a sou and a half, and aprons one sou.

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The American troops swarmed out in their underdrawers and cartridge belts, and that surprise party turned right about face.

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