underthings
[ uhn-der-thingz ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌθɪŋz /
plural noun
women's underclothes.
RELATED WORDS
underwear, corset, lingerie, shorts, undergarment, underpants, undershirt, bikini, bra, unmentionables, nightwear, underclothing, underclothes, nightclothes, undies, drawers, panties, briefs, G-string, skivvies
Nearby words
- undersurface,
- undertake,
- undertaker,
- undertaking,
- undertenant,
- underthroating,
- underthrust,
- undertime,
- undertint,
- undertone
Origin of underthings
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Examples from the Web for underthings
The idea that underthings can serve any other purpose besides a purely functional one, of course, is relatively new.
There are her underthings—soft, frivolous, much-beribboned chemises, camisoles and petticoats.
Book of Etiquette|Lillian EichlerHer dress was not yet on, but her underthings were fully as elaborate and shimmering as any gown could hope to be.
Linda Condon|Joseph Hergesheimer
underthings
/ (ˈʌndəˌθɪŋz) /
pl n
girls' or women's underwear
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