underwear
noun
un·der·wear
ˈən-dər-ˌwer 
: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
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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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Adapters are near the top of most international travel packing lists, right below your passport and above underwear and comfortable shoes.
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The store is a converted facility storage unit lined with a variety of second-hand shirts, sweaters, pants, shoes, underwear and socks, complete with a small dressing room and check-out register.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The sketch is iconic and has been followed up with similar sketches about Bodega bathrooms (2019), Airport Sushi (2020), Souvenir shop underwear (2020) and Subway Churros (2022).
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Underwear & Bras Both of our experts agree that underwear and bras wash best in cooler temperatures to preserve their function so you're not left needing to purchase more supportive pieces.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The store is a converted facility storage unit lined with a variety of second-hand shirts, sweaters, pants, shoes, underwear and socks, complete with a small dressing room and check-out register.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The sketch is iconic and has been followed up with similar sketches about Bodega bathrooms (2019), Airport Sushi (2020), Souvenir shop underwear (2020) and Subway Churros (2022).
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Underwear & Bras Both of our experts agree that underwear and bras wash best in cooler temperatures to preserve their function so you're not left needing to purchase more supportive pieces.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwear. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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