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underthings

[ uhn-der-thingz ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌθɪŋz /
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plural noun

women's underclothes.

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Origin of underthings

First recorded in 1840–50; under- + thing; + -s3

Words nearby underthings

under the knife, under the sun, under-the-table, under the weather, under the wire, underthings, underthroating, underthrust, undertime, undertint, undertone
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Words related to underthings

underwear, corset, lingerie, shorts, undergarment, underpants, undershirt, bikini, bra, unmentionables, nightwear, underclothing, nightclothes, undies, drawers, panties, briefs, boxers, skivvies, loincloth

Example sentences from the Web for underthings

  • The idea that underthings can serve any other purpose besides a purely functional one, of course, is relatively new.

    What Lies Beneath: How Lingerie Got Sexy|Raquel Laneri|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

  • There are her underthings—soft, frivolous, much-beribboned chemises, camisoles and petticoats.

    Book of Etiquette|Lillian Eichler

  • Her 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

British Dictionary definitions for underthings

underthings
/ (ˈʌndəˌθɪŋz) /

pl n

girls' or women's underwear
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