underpants

[ uhn-der-pants ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. drawers or shorts worn under outer clothing, usually next to the skin.

underpants

/ ˈʌndəˌpænts /

plural noun

1. a man's undergarment covering the body from the waist or hips to the top of the thighs or knees Often shortened topants

Word History and Origins

Origin of underpants¹

First recorded in 1920–25; under- + pants

Example Sentences

He would also shower naked with them in the communal showers and the boys were ordered not to wear underpants in bed.

From BBC

"Further, our members are adults. They do not need to be given instructions by the media about matters as trivial as the wearing of jewellery or underpants."

From BBC

On the screen, in near silence, a short, pale man wearing only blue underpants and black socks, could be seen approaching a bed.

From BBC

We see London, we see France, we see — the “America’s Got Talent” audience’s underpants?

From Los Angeles Times

Dressed as Batman in a news conference, he told Klitschko that he had “as much charisma as my underpants”.

From BBC

Related Words

• bikini
• bra
• corset
• lingerie
• shorts
• undergarment
• undershirt