underthings

[uhn-der-thingz]

plural noun

1. women's underclothes.

underthings

/ ˈʌndəˌθɪŋz /

plural noun

1. girls' or women's underwear

Word History and Origins

Origin of underthings¹

First recorded in 1840–50; under- + thing ( def. ); + -s ³ ( def. )

Related Words

• bikini 
• bra 
• corset 
• lingerie 
• shorts 
• undergarment 
• underpants 
• undershirt