panties

[ pan-teez ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. underpants or undershorts for women and children.

panties

/ ˈpæntɪz /

plural noun

1. a pair of women's or children's underpants

Word History and Origins

Origin of panties¹

1835–45, Americanism; plural of panty

Example Sentences

Matches became far less family friendly, with wrestlers frequently seen bleeding and female stars competing in "bra and panties" bouts which ended when an opponent's costume was torn off.

From BBC

The opening lines say, “She rises in advance of her panties / I can confirm that God actually exists.”

From Los Angeles Times

Jovan Thomas, a former victims advocate with the San Francisco district attorney’s office, was fired after he sent an office email reply asking “What color panties you have on.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cropped tuxedo jackets revealed lacy bras, while sheer sarong skirts tied in a satin bow showed off lace panties.

From Seattle Times

On the runway, Ashley Graham wowed in a sheer halter slip over black bra and panties.

From Seattle Times