underthings

[uhn-der-thingz]

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plural noun

women's underclothes.

Origin of underthings

1840–50; under- + things

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Related Words for underthings

underwear, corset, lingerie, shorts, undergarment, underpants, undershirt, bikini, bra, unmentionables, nightwear, underclothing, underclothes, nightclothes, undies, drawers, panties, briefs, G-string, skivvies

Examples from the Web for underthings

Contemporary Examples of 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

Historical Examples of underthings

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
There are her underthings—soft, frivolous, much-beribboned chemises, camisoles and petticoats.
Book of Etiquette
Lillian Eichler

British Dictionary definitions for underthings

underthings

pl n

girls' or women's underwear

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