Synonyms for
Underwear
Definition
Underwear is clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- clean underwear
- fresh underwear
- change underwear
- put on underwear
- take off underwear
- buy underwear
- wear underwear
Word family
noun underwear
Usage note
Underwear refers to garments worn next to the skin, beneath outer clothing. The term 'lingerie' is typically used for women's underwear, often implying more delicate or decorative items.
Example sentences
- I need to buy new underwear.
- My underwear is uncomfortable.
- Do you wear your underwear more than once before washing?
- My sister likes to wear colorful underwear.
- I always wear clean underwear.
Quotes
I'd rather go naked than wear the coat the stylist picked out for me. And I'm not some kind of libertine who's against underwear. I'm not wearing underwear because I'm not wearing anything over my underwear.
Be sure to wear clean underwear. You never know when you'll be in an accident.
I think the sexiest thing about a woman is confidence, but confidence in a humble way, not in an arrogant way. Sense of humor is definitely important. And sunglasses always hide a multitude of sins. Sunglasses and a great pair of heels can turn most outfits around.