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long underwear

American  

noun

  1. a close-fitting, usually knitted undergarment with legs reaching to the ankles, as a union suit, worn as protection against the cold.


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Britain was thanked to the tune of The Clash’s punk classic “London Calling,” while Canada received gratitude for sniper rifles, howitzers, armored vehicles - and long underwear.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2023

We quickly added layers: long underwear, puffy down jackets, gloves, beanie caps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

I wear long underwear, a knit hat, wool socks, and often a hoodie with the hood pulled up to keep my neck warm.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023

Neal would get out first, steam wafting from his body, and put on thermal long underwear.

From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2022

Over their long underwear, they had work shirts with stripes and a zipper, while a few of them had blue work shirts.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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