undergarment

noun

un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

Examples of undergarment in a Sentence

pack plenty of warm undergarments for the ski vacation
Recent Examples on the Web There aren’t expandable zippers, but there are plenty of internal and external pockets for accessories, undergarments, or a laptop up to 13 inches wide. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 The classic undergarment is equipped with the brand’s X-Temp technology, which is designed to keep your skin cool and dry even in triple-digit heat, and it’s made from a four-way stretch fabric that’s breathable and stays in place. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 And that is certainly one fab way to wear the undergarment! Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 June 2024 But in the 1960s Swift expanded wildly beyond meat, becoming a diversified conglomerate with businesses in life insurance, petroleum, and women’s undergarments. Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for undergarment 

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undergarment was in 1530

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“Undergarment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergarment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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undergarment

noun
un·​der·​gar·​ment ˈən-dər-ˌgär-mənt How to pronounce undergarment (audio)
: a garment to be worn under another

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