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.
Spanish: ropa interiorPortuguese (BR): roupa íntima - roupa de baixoPortuguese (PT): roupa interiorChinese (Simplified): 内衣Chinese (Traditional): 內衣Hindi: अंतर्वस्त्रArabic: ملابس داخلية
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.
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