undergarment

[ uhn-der-gahr-muhnt ]

noun

1. an article of underwear.

undergarment

/ ˈʌndəˌɡɑːmənt /

noun

1. any garment worn under the visible outer clothes, usually next to the skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of undergarment¹

First recorded in 1520–30; under- + garment

Example Sentences

An inquiry was instituted after an upcoming actress, Sri Reddy, protested by stripping down to her undergarments in public in 2018 “to draw attention to the sexual exploitation of women in the industry”.

From BBC

At first glance, this task would seem as difficult as finding a new drone vendor for the Canadian women’s soccer team or appropriate undergarments for French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati.

From Los Angeles Times

Both had been strangled to death with their undergarments.

From Los Angeles Times

What began as a collection of undergarments designed to give women a more flattering, contoured silhouette has swelled into a comprehensive apparel giant: There’s underwear, bras, swimwear, dresses, tees and tanks, loungewear and pajamas.

From Los Angeles Times

She had packed the undergarment for a trip to Mexico a few days after her estranged husband was killed.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bikini
• bra
• corset
• lingerie
• shorts
• underpants
• undershirt