underwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of underwear
Example Sentences
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CreateMe has designed robots that do this and the firm is already making women's underwear this way.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Nearly a half-century ago, Nike co-founder Phil Knight traveled through China on slow train, with passengers stripped to their underwear in the summer heat, and dreamed of selling sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Then there was this rule: Don’t leave underwear and other personal items on the bed if you want your pod cleaned!
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Before my American Eagle deal, I had all the American Eagle underwear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
He wore a plaid button-down shirt with chino shorts, and I thought about how long it had been since he’d worn clothes that could not be classified as either pajamas or underwear.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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