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underwear

noun
un·​der·​wear | \ ˈən-dər-ˌwer How to pronounce underwear (audio) \

Definition of underwear

: clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing

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Examples of underwear in a Sentence

underwear has got to be the most boring thing that one could ever receive as a birthday present!

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Wool & Prince sells wool business attire, mainly button-down and dress shirts, but also basics such as underwear, T-shirts, Henley shirts, polos, boxers, socks and more. — Gerry Frank, oregonlive.com, "2 Portland businesses that have deep family and local roots: Gerry Frank’s picks," 25 Aug. 2019 More than 700 children had the opportunity to browse items with a personal shopper and select new backpacks, school supplies, books, clothes, winter coats, underwear, socks and shoes. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Back 2 School Store event helps low-income families in Detroit," 18 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of underwear

1870, in the meaning defined above

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underwear

noun

English Language Learners Definition of underwear

: clothing that is worn next to your skin and under other clothing

underwear

noun
un·​der·​wear | \ ˈən-dər-ˌwer How to pronounce underwear (audio) \

Kids Definition of underwear

: clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing

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