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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Example Sentences

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

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

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

This time of year, Blount gives every customer new long underwear, socks, gloves and hats.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022

He looked so funny standing there with his long underwear steaming.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls