undergarment

American  

[uhn-der-gahr-muhnt] / ˈʌn dərˌgɑr mənt /

noun

1. an article of underwear.

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undergarment British  

/ ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənt /

noun

1. any garment worn under the visible outer clothes, usually next to the skin

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Etymology

Origin of undergarment

First recorded in 1520–30; under- + garment

Example Sentences

Outdoor companies have long sold wool undergarments to hikers and campers, who love them for their odor and temperature regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delta also issued a directive last year that flight attendants adhere to a strict dress code, including wearing undergarments.

From Los Angeles Times

One 15-year-old, who evacuated with just one change of clothing before her home was destroyed in the Eaton fire, picked up toiletries and socks, undergarments, pants and shirts.

From Los Angeles Times

The dress is enormous, too, featuring a hidden, outrageously wide scaffolding of rigid undergarments called a guardainfante.

From Los Angeles Times

At first glance, this task would seem as difficult as finding a new drone vendor for the Canadian women’s soccer team or appropriate undergarments for French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bikini
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• lingerie
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