undergarments

word · lemma: undergarment

Definition

Clothing that you wear next to your skin and underneath your main clothes, such as underwear, bras, and boxers.

Usage & Nuances

'Undergarments' is slightly formal; 'underwear' is more common in everyday conversation. It can refer to any type of clothing worn under outer clothes, for both men and women. Don't confuse with 'lingerie,' which usually means women's fancy underwear.

Example Sentences

She bought new undergarments for the trip.

basic

Please pack enough undergarments for one week.

basic

He forgot to change his undergarments after gym class.

basic

You should always wear clean undergarments every day.

natural

She prefers cotton undergarments because they're more comfortable.

natural

I need to do laundry—I’m running out of clean undergarments.

natural