definitions

underthings

[ uhn-der-thingz ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌθɪŋz /
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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, underthings, underthroating, underthrust, undertime, undertint, undertone

Origin of underthings

1840–50; under- + things
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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.

    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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