underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwer 
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
Examples of underwear in a Sentence
he had been sleeping in his underwear so he had to put a robe on before answering the door
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Wilde's ensemble featured a boho-chic Chloé frock — from the label's Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection — that was embellished and almost completely sheer, meaning its wearer's lace underwear was very much on display.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Wearing breathable cotton underwear: This reduces the heat and moisture around the genitals which promotes bacterial growth.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
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Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
If your underwear drawer could use a spring refresh, there are a slew of Spanx deals sitewide on Spanx.com as well as Spanx voucher codes to be had right now.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
Wilde's ensemble featured a boho-chic Chloé frock — from the label's Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection — that was embellished and almost completely sheer, meaning its wearer's lace underwear was very much on display.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Wearing breathable cotton underwear: This reduces the heat and moisture around the genitals which promotes bacterial growth.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwear. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwa(ə)r
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
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