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underclothes

American  
[uhn-der-klohz, -klohthz] / ˈʌn dərˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. clothes worn under outer clothes.

  2. underwear.


underclothes British  
/ ˈʌndəˌkləʊðz /

plural noun

  1. Also called: underclothing.  a variant of underwear

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of underclothes

First recorded in 1825–35; under- + clothes

Example Sentences

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Underclothes: white bra and panties for the girls, white boxers for the boys, white socks for everyone.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Wear Woolen Underclothes Always And if you are wise, you will wear full long-sleeved woolen undershirts even on a summer trip.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Underclothes he found ready laid out for him, and he snatched them from the bed.

From The Red Cross Girl by Davis, Richard Harding

Underclothes as mended are put in the clothes hamper.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily

Underclothes The true point of comfort is, however, your underwear.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward