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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

They’re buried in layers of long underwear, wool, down, more wool, probably some Gore-Tex, those foot heater things and whatever balaclavas are made of.

From New York Times Feb. 16, 2023

Transplants from the East Coast know all about long underwear, but this may be an alien concept to many Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2023

Other clothing items includes: sweatpants, underwear, hoodies and sweatshirts, thermal long underwear and pajamas.

From Seattle Times Nov. 23, 2021

Wab was still screaming, standing in front of her tent in her long underwear, mouth open in a round O of panic.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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