undies

[ uhn-deez ]

plural noun

1. women's or children's underwear.

undies

/ ˈʌndɪz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   women's underwear

Word History and Origins

Origin of undies¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; und(erwear) + -ie + -s ³

Example Sentences

In his attempt to beat his own record, he planned for the 24th to be a golden pair of undies.

From Los Angeles Times

He asks if it can change into a pair of underwear—someone could need clean undies as much as John Henry needed a hammer.

From Literature

I hoped, if nothing else, those fancy private hospitals hooked her up with a bunch of those postpartum mesh undies, which are truly every new mother’s birthright.

From Los Angeles Times

In "Wrecking Ball," Cyrus wears a white cropped tank and matching undies before baring it all.

From Salon

The most surreal moment crafted belongs to a mutistory giant in undies wearing an ogre’s ship on its head and stomping a hut with a pair of creatures arguing while they meet their demise.

From Washington Times

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