noun
underwear
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually next to the skin.
She packs clean underwear for every day of the trip.
Etymology
The compound names what is worn beneath other clothing. Its position in relation to outer garments directly explains the category.
More examples
- He keeps his socks and underwear in separate drawers.
- Cotton underwear feels comfortable against my skin.
- We wear thermal underwear beneath our clothes on cold days.
Forms
underwear
Similar words
- undergarment
- Names one piece of clothing worn beneath outer clothes.
- lingerie
- Usually refers to women's underwear, often delicate or decorative.