underclothes

plural noun

un·​der·​clothes ˈən-dər-ˌklō(t͟h)z How to pronounce underclothes (audio)

Examples of underclothes in a Sentence

keeps her underclothes in a separate drawer
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Bins and baskets allow quick, out-of-the-way storage for grab-and-go items like socks and underclothes. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Ono remained silent as audience members cut small scraps, larger pieces and, eventually, parts of her underclothes. Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underclothes was in 1835

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“Underclothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underclothes. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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underclothes

plural noun
un·​der·​clothes ˈən-dər-ˌklō(t͟h)z How to pronounce underclothes (audio)

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