underwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of underwear
Example Sentences
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Some children also reported their children came home in dirty nappies or with dry faeces in their underwear.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
He stumbled out of bed in his underwear and down the hall to his darkened living room.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Maybe it’s a metaphor, but more likely, it is just a song about her underwear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
In 2026, companies will pay fines such as a 50-cent levy on underwear falling into the ultra-fast fashion category, rising to two euros for T-shirts, nine euros for jeans and 12 euros for a jacket.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Pong slipped on the shirt and pulled on the baggy pants over his now-dried underwear.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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